Maryland Lawmakers Consider Redistricting Plan for 2028 Elections

Maryland officials are weighing whether to redraw the state's congressional districts before the 2028 elections. The discussion centers on the possibility of eliminating the one remaining district currently held by a Republican. A top state lawmaker who had opposed creating new maps for the fall elections has shifted position and now backs the change for the next cycle.

The proposal would affect representation starting after the 2026 midterms.

Maryland's current district lines were drawn after the 2020 census. One district has remained in Republican hands through multiple election cycles despite the state's overall Democratic lean. Lawmakers have not yet scheduled formal votes or released detailed proposals for the 2028 cycle.

Any changes would require legislative approval and could face legal review. The timing of potential map revisions remains under discussion among state legislators.