Maryland voters to decide redistricting plan targeting Andy Harris’ district
Maryland lawmakers advanced a constitutional amendment tied to congressional redistricting.
The plan could add more Democratic voters to the district represented by Republican Rep. Andy Harris.
Gov. Wes Moore is expected to sign the measure before it goes to voters in November.
MARYLAND - Maryland voters will have the final say on a redistricting proposal that could reshape the district held by the state’s only Republican member of Congress.
Maryland’s 1st Congressional District has been represented by Republican Rep. Andy Harris for eight terms.
The district covers the Eastern Shore, along with parts of Harford and Baltimore counties.
A constitutional amendment advanced by the Maryland General Assembly would allow the state to move forward with a plan that could add more Democratic voters to the district, potentially making it harder for Harris to keep the seat.
The proposal is only the first step. Maryland voters must approve the question on the November ballot before the state can m…