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Maryland Votes on Redistricting | Washington DC News
Maryland lawmakers are rushing to a special session this August to push a ballot question on congressional redistricting — a move sparked by a 2022 court ruling that forced changes to district shapes. The proposal would clarify that compactness rules apply only to state legislative districts, not Congress, and if approved, districts would go straight to the Supreme Court. With just 50 speaking slots (2 minutes each) at a joint hearing this Monday — and sign-ups opening Friday — public input is limited and fast-moving. Republicans accuse Democrats of gerrymandering to eliminate Maryland’s lone…
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