Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot - AP News
A Maryland judge ruled that a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot appear on the November ballot due to missed filing deadlines. The ruling is currently paused to allow for an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Why it matters
The decision impacts Democratic efforts to reshape congressional districts and highlights the legal battles surrounding election administration and redistricting.
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A Maryland court has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that could have paved the way for Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections.
The ruling Wednesday by a judge in the state’s capital city marks another setback in Democrats’ national attempts to counter a Republican redistricting movement pushed by President Donald Trump ahead of this year’s elections. The judge ruled that the amendment cannot appear on the November ballot, but he paused the effect of that ruling to allow for an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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