Maryland Voters Clear Path for Democrats to Redraw Congressional Map Before 2028

Maryland voters approved a Democratic-backed constitutional amendment on Tuesday that opens the door to redrawing the state's congressional district lines before the 2028 election, according to PBS NewsHour.

The amendment changes the rules governing how and when the state can revise its congressional map, giving lawmakers new authority to act ahead of the next presidential election cycle rather than waiting for the standard post-census redistricting timeline.

The move comes amid a broader national battle over redistricting, as both parties have increasingly pushed to redraw maps mid-decade in states where they hold political power in hopes of shoring up congressional seats.