Democratic-backed Maryland redistricting amendment can't go on November ballot, court rules
A Maryland court has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that could have paved the way for Democrats to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 26, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET
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Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot(opens original report in a new tab)A Maryland court has ruled that a redistricting amendment cannot go on the November ballot — ABC News
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