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Maryland Gov. Moore Forges Ahead with Redistricting Effort, Announcing Advisory Commission
Gov. Wes Moore's bipartisan commission will hold public hearings and provide recommendations to ensure fair congressional maps amid pressure from national Democrats.
- Today, Gov. Wes Moore announced a five-member Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission chaired by U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, including Brian Frosh, Ray Morriss, and legislative leaders.
- The move comes amid a national redistricting fight following Republican-led map changes after pressure from President Donald Trump, while House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries urged Maryland Democrats to act on Maryland's eight congressional districts.
- Starting in November, the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission will organize public hearings, solicit feedback, and recommend to the governor and Maryland General Assembly before the Feb. 24 filing deadline.
- The announcement exposed a party split as Senate President Bill Ferguson opposed mid-cycle redistricting, warning of legal risks, while Maryland Republicans criticized the commission as improper.
- With roughly 10 weeks until the Jan. 14 start of the 2026 legislative session, legal and logistical limits include overseas voters' ballots mailed 45 days before the election and court and referendum challenges.
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