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Maryland Democrats Reject Gov. Wes Moore’s Push to Redraw Congressional Map
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Maryland Democrats rejected the bid to redraw the congressional map. The proposal failed as the legislative session ended without passage.
Maryland Redistricting Defeat
Maryland Democrats rejected Gov. Wes Moore's push to redraw the state's congressional map.
The Maryland Senate left the bill in a committee, with Democrats concerned it could backfire under judicial review.
Moore said he disagreed with Senate President Bill Ferguson about what is required to fight back against Trump.
Ferguson warned redistricting could actually cost Democrats seats.
The unusual mid-decade redistricting spree started when Trump encouraged Texas to redraw their map.
Moore's Frustration
Moore compared Trump's push for redistricting to discriminatory housing practices. He could not prevail on the heavily Democratic Maryland Senate to approve the map. Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 in Maryland.
The Maryland House passed legislation in early February. A 2021 map was ruled unconstitutional as a product of extreme partisan gerrymandering.
National Redistricting Battle
The Maryland defeat comes as mid-decade redistricting efforts are unfolding across multiple states. Republicans want to change boundaries in Florida. Democrats are asking voters to approve a referendum in Virginia.
Republicans believe they can win nine more seats in Texas, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio. Democrats think they can win six in California, New York and Illinois.