Judge expresses concerns, delays ruling in challenge to redistricting amendment

The Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge overseeing a legal challenge to a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting said Tuesday there are a "couple things that trouble me about this case," raising hopes of Republicans who brought the lawsuit.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 1,614

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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The Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge overseeing a legal challenge to a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting said Tuesday there are a “couple things that trouble me about this case.”

The comments by Circuit Judge Robert J. Thompson came at the end of a daylong hearing of a Republican lawsuit challenging the amendment, passed earlier this month in a special legislative session and slated to go to voters in November. Thompson said he originally …

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