Maryland voters approve constitutional amendment opening door to redistricting

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 02:54 · Updated 03:49

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Maryland voters approved Question 3, a constitutional amendment that could let the Democratic-controlled Legislature redraw congressional districts before 2028. The vote adds Maryland to an ongoing mid-decade redistricting fight; the supplied right-leaning article snippet reports the measure passed 59.5% to 40.5%.

Voters approved Question 3, which exempts congressional redistricting from specified state constitutional standards and could allow lawmakers to pursue a new map before 2028.
The amendment was backed by Gov. Wes Moore and Democratic legislative leaders; the Examiner snippet reports a 59.5% to 40.5% result.
The vote comes amid a broader mid-decade redistricting battle, with nine states enacting new congressional maps since 2025, according to NBC News.

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Key facts

Measure: Question 3, a constitutional amendment concerning congressional redistricting.
Reported vote: 59.5% to 40.5%.
Potential timing: The amendment could allow a redistricting effort before the 2028 elections.
Maps enacted since 2025: Nine states: Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.