US EditionMaryland redistricting panel votes to recommend new congressional map
The proposed map aims to shift Rep. Andy Harris’s seat toward Democrats, potentially giving Democrats all eight Maryland House seats, amid a contested and partisan redistricting process.
- This week, the Maryland redistricting commission voted to recommend a congressional map placing Rep. Andy Harris into a more Democratic-friendly district, sending it to the Maryland Legislature.
- Amid a nationwide redraw effort, Moore and national Democrats urged state lawmakers to retaliate against GOP-led mid-decade redraws last year, splitting Maryland Democrats.
- U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks' commission held a half-dozen virtual hearings, but commission critics including Bill Ferguson said "Ultimately, a flawed process has delivered a flawed product".
- With the Feb. 24 filing deadline and a June 23 primary, the Maryland Legislature must act quickly to pass a new map for this year's midterms, and leaders say the next week or two are critical amid talks of a constitutional amendment.
- Notably, the redrawing departs from usual practice because mid-decade redistricting is rare; Angela Alsobrooks said Maryland must lead amid other states' redraws and voting threats, and State Sen. Clarence Lam said releasing a map would mobilize voters since even one seat can make a difference.
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Moore’s redistricting commission recommends ‘congressional map concept’
A five-member panel voted behind closed doors Tuesday to advance a “congressional map concept” that will be used as a guide for legislation that will attempt to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts. The Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission voted 3-2 to recommend the map to Gov. Wes Moore (D) and the Maryland General Assembly. U.S. Senate Angela Alsobrooks (D), who chaired the panel, said the vote followed a “transparent redis…
Moore's redistricting commission recommends 'congressional map concept'
The redistricting plan approved "in concept" Tuesday by the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission. The map would shift Democratic voters into the 1st District, currently held by GOP Rep. Andy Harris, and will require changes to equalize population in the districts. (Map courtesy Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission)A five-member panel voted behind closed doors Tuesday to advance a “congressional map concept” that will be used as a…
Proposed Congressional Map Would Eliminate Only GOP-Controlled District In Blue State * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Maryland’s Redistricting Advisory Commission has recommended a new congressional map that would remove the state’s lone GOP-controlled district. The district, currently represented by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), would shift more friendly to Democrats. Maryland’s congressional delegation consists of seven Democrats and one Republican in the House of Representatives. BREAKING: Maryland Democrats are now moving to ABOLISH the one remaining Republican…
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