Dorchester judge promises quick decision in second redistricting challenge

An Eastern Shore Republican lawmaker said he is "very confident" that a Dorchester County judge will strike down a proposed state constitutional amendment changing the way congressional districts are drawn, one day after an Anne Arundel judge did so.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 1,131

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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An Eastern Shore Republican lawmaker said he is “very confident” that a Dorchester County judge will strike down a proposed amendment to the Maryland Constitution that seeks to set standards for how congressional districts are drawn.

The case heard Thursday in a Cambridge courtroom is the second of two cases challenging House Bill 2100. Del. Chris Adams (R-Middle Shore) told reporters after a hearing before Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes that he …

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