Maryland Lawmakers Take a Stand on Redistricting Reform In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the country's electoral landscape, Maryland lawmakers have taken a significant step towards clarifying the rules surrounding congressional redistricting. On Tuesday, the Maryland House passed House Bill 2100, a constitutional amendment aimed at tightening the reins on redistricting practices that have been widely criticized as gerrymandering. The bill, which was approved by a vote of 96-38, now heads to the Maryland Senate for approval, where it faces a crucial test of its chances of becoming law. As the national debate over congressional lines continues to simmer ahead of the midterms, Maryland's efforts to reform the redistricting process could serve as a model for other states seeking to address the issue of partisan gerrymandering.
Lawmakers in the Maryland House on Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment to clarify rules around redistricting as the national fight over congressional lines promises to rage beyond the midterms. Delegates voted 96-38 to pass House Bill 2100, which now heads to the Maryland Senate for approval. The Senate’s Education, Energy, and the Environment panel was...
