Poll: Voters oppose redistricting ballot question when presented ‘meat of the political outcome’

A proposed amendment to the Maryland Constitution that would change the way Maryland draws congressional districts faces stiff voter opposition, a new poll shows. It's the latest sign of trouble for the ballot question backed by Democratic leaders.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 841

Last Updated: 4 days, 19 hours ago

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A proposed amendment to the Maryland Constitution that would change the way congressional districts are drawn in Maryland faces stiff voter opposition, a new poll shows.

The poll, released Tuesday by the Institute of Politics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, found 53% of those surveyed said they would vote against ballot Question 3, a proposed amendment to the Maryland Constitution that would lift many of the restrictions on how congressional districts are …

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