SPECIAL SESSION POSSIBLE ON REDISTRICTING

The Maryland General Assembly may, after all, call a Special Session, to deal with redistricting in the state. Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been a strong advocate for redistricting this year, pushing for the state to join other Democratic-controlled states in responding to new maps that favor Republicans. Senate President Bill Ferguson has publicly disagreed with the Governor’s stance on redistricting, opting not to take up the issue during the legislative session. U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries visited Maryland earlier this year to advocate for redistricting.