Maryland House speaker says 'now is the time' to take up redistricting

The leader of Maryland’s House of Delegates is pushing her colleagues on redistricting, saying she is “eager” and “willing” to consider redrawing congressional lines to help match changes made in GOP-controlled states.

House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones’ comments come after Gov. Wes Moore said “now is the time” to start having conversations about redistricting in Maryland.

Moore told Politico he’s “ready,” “eager” and “willing” to partner with the General Assembly to ensure voters have fair maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. But Moore has yet to call on lawmakers to take action.

“I agree with Gov. Moore’s recent comments that now is the time to have conversations about redistricting in Maryland. We’ve been having those conversations in the House,” Jones, a Baltimore County Democrat, told The Banner. “He has a ready and an eager and a willing partner in me.”


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