Maryland Republicans
Coverage of Maryland Republicans in the Nexus archive.
- Maryland’s redistricting fight gets a national player
A national law firm is representing Maryland Republicans who filed a lawsuit in Dorchester County to block a proposed amendment intended to set new standards for drawing the state’s eight congressional districts. The suit specifically claims that this proposed constitutional amendment undercuts key portions of the Maryland Declaration of Rights. The effort follows an earlier attempt by Democratic officials to alter the maps, which had been blocked when Senate legislation was passed.
- Maryland Republicans predict legal challenge to constitutional amendment on redistricting
Maryland Republicans plan to challenge a constitutional amendment (House Bill 2100) aimed at overriding a 2022 court ruling affecting congressional redistricting, arguing the bill was rushed and bypasses procedural laws. The amendment requires final approval by state officials to appear on the November ballot, with Governor Wes Moore supporting the measure despite Republican opposition.