Maryland Democrats prepare special session to counter GOP gerrymanders, send redistricting to voters
Maryland’s top Democrats are reportedly preparing to call a special session next month to put a redistricting amendment before voters in November, a move that could give the state a new path to answer the nationwide GOP gerrymandering plot pushed by President Donald Trump.
If voters approve the amendment, Maryland Democrats could use it to pursue a new congressional map for the 2028 elections that could give Democrats a shot at winning all eight of the state’s U.S. House seats.
Citing Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson’s office, the Baltimore Sun reported that legislative leaders plan to call lawmakers back immediately after Maryland’s June 23 primary.
A formal announcement would likely come jointly from Ferguson (D), Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D), whose offices have been coordinating on the effort.
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