Maryland Votes on Redistricting Future | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Maryland lawmakers are set to convene in a special session starting August 3rd to tackle a high-stakes constitutional amendment aimed at reshaping how congressional districts are drawn — a move sparked by last year’s court-ordered map overhaul and this year’s failed redistricting attempt. With Republicans accusing it of being a power grab designed to sideline the state’s lone GOP congressman, and Democrats pushing it as a necessary step toward transparency and voter empowerment, the amendment could go to a November ballot if approved by three-fifths of both legislative chambers — potentially…