Maryland’s redistricting commission approves new congressional map very favorable to Democrats

Maryland’s Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission voted to advance a new “congressional map concept” that could give Democrats control of the state’s eight congressional districts. 

The panel voted 3-2 in a closed-door meeting on Tuesday to advance the new map to Maryland’s General Assembly and Gov. Wes Moore (D), according to reports. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) chaired the commission, which included three Democrats to one Republican. The senator lauded the commission’s efforts, noting its transparency and how it “reflected the work of Marylanders.”

“Tonight, the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission voted to recommend a new congressional map concept to the Governor and the General Assembly,” said Alsobrooks. “This recommendation reflects the work of Marylanders — built from public map submissions, shaped by hours of community feedback, and developed