Amendment would not change districts before 2028 midterms
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting must appear on the November ballot, reversing two lower-court rulings that had blocked the measure from going to voters. The court directed that the ballot summary be rewritten.
Democrats currently hold seven of Maryland’s eight U.S. House seats. The proposed amendment would not change voting districts for the 2026 midterm elections.
The Associated Press characterized the court’s decision as “a notable victory for Democrats,” who are advancing the amendment as part of “a nationwide battle for control of the U.S. House in future elections.” The AP described the redistricting push as a Democratic effort to counter “a Republican redistricting movement pushed by President Donald Trump.”
If voters approve the amendment in November, it could free Democratic lawmakers to draw new congressional districts that give the party a shot at a clean sweep in the 2028 elections, the AP reported.