Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats
- Posted on April 14, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Maryland's Democratic leadership encountered significant political resistance when attempting to modify the state's congressional district boundaries ahead of midterm elections. Governor Wes Moore's redistricting proposal, designed to strengthen Democratic electoral prospects, faced rejection from party members within the legislature. This development highlights ongoing debates over gerrymandering practices and partisan map-drawing strategies that continue shaping American electoral politics at the state level.
Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Democrats have rejected an effort to redraw the state's congressional map to boost their party's chances in the midterm elections, a setback for Gov. Wes
