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Governor Moore Defends Maryland's Redistricting Amid GOP Criticism

1/29/2026

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore defended Maryland's redistricting before Congress.
He criticized nationwide Republican redistricting efforts, including those influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as undermining democratic principles.
The Maryland Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission approved a new congressional map that benefits Democrats and could give them control of all eight districts.
A vote in the Maryland House of Delegates could occur this week.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore defended Maryland's redistricting before Congress.
He criticized nationwide Republican redistricting efforts, including those influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as undermining democratic principles.
The Maryland Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission approved a new congressional map that benefits Democrats and could give them control of all eight districts.
A vote in the Maryland House of Delegates could occur this week.