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Maryland Supreme Court Clears Question 3 Ballot Language

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Maryland Supreme Court allowed Question 3 on the ballot after ordering clearer language.
Governor Wes Moore backs Question 3, a constitutional amendment for mid-decade congressional redistricting.
A UMBC poll shows 53% of likely voters oppose Question 3 and 25% support it.
Moore’s campaign says his Yes vote on Question 3 aims to counter President Donald Trump’s alleged gerrymandering.
Truth for Maryland PAC spent a multi-six-figure ad buy using Moore’s branding, prompting a cease-and-desist letter.

History

Historical Context

The 1962 Supreme Court ruling in Baker v. Carr, decided 6-2 on March 26 by Chief Justice Earl Warren, declared legislative redistricting justiciable, ending Tennessee’s failure to redraw districts since 1901 and sparking nationwide reapportionment. Maryland Governor Wes Moore now backs Question 3 to require mid-decade congressional redistricting, echoing that precedent amid modern gerrymandering battles.

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Story summary

Maryland Supreme Court allowed Question 3 on the ballot after ordering clearer language.
Governor Wes Moore backs Question 3, a constitutional amendment for mid-decade congressional redistricting.
A UMBC poll shows 53% of likely voters oppose Question 3 and 25% support it.
Moore’s campaign says his Yes vote on Question 3 aims to counter President Donald Trump’s alleged gerrymandering.
Truth for Maryland PAC spent a multi-six-figure ad buy using Moore’s branding, prompting a cease-and-desist letter.

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