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Democrats' redistricting push in blue state hits legal snag
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The Democrat-backed effort would have allowed Maryland residents to vote on an amendment to the state constitution to let lawmakers redraw district maps ahead of the 2028 elections. A Maryland court blocked Democrats from adding a congressional redistricting initiative to the November ballot on Wednesday.
County Circuit Court Judge Robert Thompson ruled that Democrats had violated state deadlines for adding ballot measures.
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- A Maryland court blocked Democrats from adding a congressional redistricting initiative to the November ballot on Wednesday.
- The Democrat-backed effort would have allowed Maryland residents to vote on an amendment to the state constitution to let lawmakers redraw district maps ahead of the 2028 elections.
- County Circuit Court Judge Robert Thompson ruled that Democrats had violated state deadlines for adding ballot measures.
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