Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) defended his state’s redistricting push to Congress on Tuesday, arguing that his effort was meant to “hear” the voice of the people rather than “stealing” their votes.

Speaking to the House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, Moore condemned nationwide Republican redistricting efforts while painting his efforts as righteous and democratic.

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