Advocates, protesters voice frustration over redistricting special session

Legislative leaders made it clear only on issue was on the agenda for the special session that started Monday, a constitutional amendment on redistricting, and that nothing else would be entertained. That didn't stop advocates of other issues from trying.

By: William J. Ford, Will Hammann, Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 1,276

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Legislative leaders made it clear well before the start of the special legislative session Monday that there was only one issue on the agenda, a constitutional amendment on redistricting, and that nothing else would be entertained.

That didn’t stop opponents and advocates of other issues from trying.

“What’s most egregious about this three-day session is that nothing else is permitted,” said House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy (R-Frederick) at a news conference where legislative Republicans demanded …

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