Maryland Redistricting Revisited | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Maryland lawmakers return to Annapolis for a high-stakes special session to tackle congressional redistricting—prompted by a 2022 court ruling that gave Democrats seven of eight seats. Once opposed to midcycle redistricting, key figures like Senate President Bill Ferguson now support action, spurred by shifting legal rulings and partisan battles elsewhere. While no new maps will be drawn, the focus is on crafting a clearer, constitutionally grounded framework for future districts—one that moves beyond the 2022 compactness standard and ensures transparency and voter fairness. Governor Wes…