Maryland's redistricting commission approves new congressional map very favorable to Democrats

Maryland’s Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission voted to advance a new “congressional map concept” that could give Democrats control of the state’s eight congressional districts.

The panel voted 3-2 in a closed-door meeting on Tuesday to advance the new map to Maryland’s General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, according to reports. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) chaired the commission, which included three Democrats and one Republican. The senator lauded the commission’s efforts, noting its transparency and how it “reflected the work of Marylanders.”