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Maryland Lawmakers Call For Special Session On Redistricting

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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson is considering a potential amendment to the state constitution through a referendum. This move could allow for redistricting after the upcoming midterm elections. Democrats have spent months weighing whether to redistrict the state's one remaining Republican congressional seat to turn all districts blue. Ferguson's office stated his risk calculation regarding the effort has not changed. The Attorney General's office has not yet addressed the matter. Maryland's House of Delegates Speaker Jocelyn Pena-Melnik supports redistricting congressional districts, but Senate President Bill Ferguson has not. Political figures are currently noncommittal, stating they need to review their options within the state. State Senator Arthur Ellis has called for a special legislative session to address congressional redistricting.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson is considering a potential amendment to the state constitution through a referendum. This move could allow for redistricting after the upcoming midterm elections. Democrats have spent months weighing whether to redistrict the state's one remaining Republican congressional seat to turn all districts blue. Ferguson's office stated his risk calculation regarding the effort has not changed. The Attorney General's office has not yet addressed the matter. Maryland's House of Delegates Speaker Jocelyn Pena-Melnik supports redistricting congressional districts, but Senate President Bill Ferguson has not. Political figures are currently noncommittal, stating they need to review their options within the state. State Senator Arthur Ellis has called for a special legislative session to address congressional redistricting. The call follows a recent voting rights decision by the Supreme Court. Senate President Bill Ferguson and Governor Moore have not commented on the request. Ellis is currently running for Congress.

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Sources · 7 independent

WAMU 88.5 DC

“Ferguson's office says his risk calculation hasn't changed, but he could potentially consider an amendment to the state's constitution through a referendum, opening the door to redistricting after the upcoming midterms.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“Ferguson's office says his risk calculation hasn't changed, but he could potentially consider an amendment to the state's constitution through a referendum”

WTOP Washington DC

“In a post on X, Guido Reichstatter House of Delegates Speaker Jocelyn Pena-Melnik have been in favor of redistricting the congressional districts, but Senate President Bill Ferguson has not.”

WBAL Baltimore

“The latest call for a special legislative session to address congressional redistricting following last week's voting rights decision by the Supreme Court.”

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