Maryland Republicans predict legal challenge to constitutional amendment on redistricting

Maryland lawmakers ended a two-day special session by approving a proposed constitutional amendment changing the way the state draws congressional maps, but the measure could land in court before it lands on a ballot for voters in November..

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 1,322

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Legislation setting redistricting standards in Maryland could land in court before it lands on a ballot for voters this fall.

The Senate Tuesday gave final approval to House Bill 2100, the constitutional amendment that, if approved by voters, would override a 2022 court ruling that some Democrats said hamstrung efforts to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts. Republicans said the bill will result in the loss of the only congressional seat held by a …

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