MARYLAND G.O.P. PUSHES BACK ON MID-CYCLE REDISTRICTING

Maryland Republicans are moving to block Governor Wes Moore’s push for mid-cycle redistricting.  GOP leaders announced plans to introduce the Fair Districts for Maryland Act at a news conference in Annapolis.  The bill would limit redistricting to once a decade after the Census and create a bipartisan commission with independent voters at the table.  It also sets rules for compact, contiguous districts.  They’re not alone —  Democratic Senate President Bill Ferguson also opposes Moore’s plan.