Redistricting Fight Reaches Maryland as Moore Forms New Commission

November 4, 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has established a Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission to examine and propose changes to the state's congressional district maps. The bipartisan five-member panel, led by Senator Angela Alsobrooks and including former Attorney General Brian Frosh and Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss, will conduct public hearings and gather community feedback before making recommendations to the governor and state legislature. This initiative is part of a broader national wave of redistricting controversies occurring in multiple states as they prepare for the 2026 midterm elections.

Who is affected

Maryland residents and voters
Gov. Wes Moore (D)
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) (commission chair)
Former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh (D) (commission member)
Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss (commission member)
Maryland General Assembly
Minority voters in multiple states facing gerrymandering challenges (North Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas, Florida)

What action is being taken

Maryland's Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission is being formed
The commission will hold public hearings and seek community input
Courts in North Carolina are reviewing Republican-drawn maps
Courts in Texas and Florida are examining congressional lines for political and racial gerrymandering
The commission will provide recommendations to the governor's office and Maryland General Assembly

Why it matters

This matters because redistricting directly determines political representation and can influence which party controls Congress. With the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling limiting federal court involvement in partisan gerrymandering cases, state-level commissions and courts have become the primary mechanisms for ensuring fair representation. The outcome of redistricting battles across multiple states will significantly impact the balance of political power and the ability of minority voters to have their voices heard in the democratic process.

What's next

The commission will hold public hearings
The commission will gather community input and perspectives from throughout the state
The commission will provide recommendations to Gov. Moore's office and the Maryland General Assembly
Wisconsin must develop new maps before the next election (following court order)

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