Justin Ready

Maryland lawmakers will hold a special session in August to consider a constitutional amendment aimed at shaping future congressional redistricting. The proposal seeks to clarify the state constitution following a 2022 court ruling that invalidated a prior map, with Democrats hoping to solidify an 8-0 congressional delegation. Republicans criticized the move as an attempt to dilute GOP representation.

Maryland lawmakers will hold a special session in August to consider a constitutional amendment related to congressional redistricting, aiming to create a map that could result in an 8-0 Democratic delegation. The effort follows a failed redistricting attempt earlier this year and a 2022 court ruling that impacted the current map, with Republicans criticizing the move as a power grab.