Maryland House approves constitutional amendment clarifying redistricting rules
The 96-38 vote would let Maryland voters decide whether 2022 court redistricting standards should apply only to legislative districts.
- On Tuesday, the Maryland House passed House Bill 2100 by a 96-38 vote, sending the proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting to the Senate for consideration.
- Judge Lynne Battaglia's 2022 court decision applied local compactness standards to congressional districts, prompting legislative leaders to clarify that those parameters apply only to General Assembly districts.
- Senate President Bill Ferguson said the amendment clarifies rules to 'ensure we are using the standards the state used for decades prior,' while Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready argued it aims to 'remove Republican voices.'
- Approval requires a three-fifths vote from both the House and Senate to place the amendment on the November 3, 2026, ballot; if voters approve, lawmakers could revisit congressional maps for 2028.
- Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore advocated for national redistricting reform, while critics including Cox argued lawmakers should prioritize affordability and taxes, reflecting sharp disagreement over the amendment's purpose.
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