Maryland Democrats Push 2028 Redistricting to Erase 1 GOP House Seat
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Updated · The New York Times · May 22
Maryland Democrats Push 2028 Redistricting to Erase 1 GOP House Seat
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 22
Bill Ferguson, after months of resisting a redraw, said Maryland Democrats are now moving closer to eliminating the state's lone Republican-held congressional district by the 2028 cycle.
A Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling drove that shift, Ferguson said, after Republican-led Southern legislatures used it to dismantle or weaken majority-Black Democratic districts.
Ferguson wants a ballot initiative before voters this November to amend Maryland's Constitution, aiming to shield a new congressional map from court challenges; he hopes lawmakers can convene after the June 23 primary.
The move would extend a broader redistricting fight already spreading beyond Maryland, with states including New York, Colorado and Georgia also exploring new maps for the next cycle.
As states race to redraw maps mid-decade, what does this mean for the future of fair representation?
Can a state constitutional amendment create electoral maps that are immune from legal challenges?