Lawmakers convene for what leaders hope is quick work on a redistricting bill

Maryland lawmakers meet in special session this week to take up legislation asking voters to approve a constitutional amendment changing the was congressional districts are drawn. It's expected to pass, but that doesn't mean there won't be drama along the way.

By: William J. Ford, Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 1,408

Last Updated: 3 hours, 49 minutes ago

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Maryland lawmakers are expected to come out of the special session that starts Monday with legislation asking voters to approve a constitutional amendment affecting the way the state draws its congressional district boundaries. Debate will be tightly controlled and legislative leaders hope to be done before Wednesday.

But that doesn’t mean there won’t be drama along the way.

While Democrats are believed to have the votes to pass the legislation, they would all need to …

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