Governor Hogan accepts legislative and congressional maps from Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, orders special session of General Assembly [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday accepted the final certified legislative and congressional maps submitted by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission and transmitted them to the Maryland General Assembly. The governor also signed a proclamation calling for a special session of the General Assembly beginning Monday, December 6 for the purpose of acting on the commission’s maps. The new maps […]

Governor Hogan announces Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday issued an executive order establishing—for the first time in state history—an independent Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, which will be charged with drawing fair legislative and congressional maps for the 2022 elections. Throughout his time in office, the governor has led the charge for gerrymandering reform in Maryland and nationwide. “This commission is the first […]