Maryland Supreme Court says redistricting ballot question can go to voters

A proposed ballot question that could set new standards for the way congressional maps are drawn in Maryland will go to voters in November, a divided Supreme Court of Maryland ruled Thursday evening.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 1,910

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A proposed ballot question that could set new standards for the way congressional maps are drawn in Maryland will go to voters in November, the Supreme Court of Maryland ruled Thursday evening.

The order from a divided high court overturned two lower courts that had sided with state Republicans who challenged the proposed amendment to the Maryland Constitution. The Thursday evening order came as an end-of-the-day deadline to finalize the ballot for printing approached.

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