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Although the midterm election is less than four months away, the redistricting wars are far from over. This time, however, Democrats have set their sights on the 2028 general election. Democrats in the Old Line State announced last week that they will host a special legislative session next month to push an amendment to Maryland’s state constitution, allowing for hyper-partisan gerrymandering.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) and House of Delegates Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D) made the announcement in a joint statement. “Consensus on this issue has been clear in the House. Maryland needs a durable, transparent constitutional framework for congressional redistricting that reflects the evolving legal landscape,” Peña-Melnyk said. “This special session gives the General Assembly the opportunity to respond thoughtfully to recent court decisions while ensuring that Maryland voters have the final say on any proposed constitutional changes.”