Maryland Redistricting Battle Blocked | Baltimore News

A Maryland judge has blocked a voter referendum that would’ve let citizens decide future congressional district maps — a move backed by Governor Wes Moore and the legislature to shift redistricting standards from state to federal guidelines. The ruling, based on a missed ballot deadline, could reshape how Maryland redraws its districts and whether lawmakers can override procedural rules. With an appeal expected to reach the state’s Supreme Court, this legal showdown will determine who controls Maryland’s electoral mapmaking power — and whether voters or legislators get the final say.

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