Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes Moore’s push, citing legal and timing risks and preserving the current map for now.

The session will tackle the first step in the redistricting initiative, signaling upcoming debates and legislative maneuvering.

Republicans call the move a partisan power grab and warn about limits on testimony and the risk of future court challenges to gerrymandering.

National Democrats acknowledge an 8-0 map isn’t expected before the November elections but view the session as progress in shaping the fight.

House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk steered the House to pass a congressional map in February with broad support, though a finalized map remains elusive and sparked the special session.

Maryland lawmakers will open a special session to consider a constitutional amendment that could let Democrats draw congressional maps more favorably, with voters required to approve the redistricting changes before they take effect.

Gov. Wes Moore argues the change is needed so voters have the final say and to counter redistricting moves by Republicans in other states.

The article, attributed to Sarah Rankin of the Associated Press, notes early-stage discussions rather than final decisions.

Senate Majority Leader Nancy King lost her primary to a progressive challenger focused on redistricting, signaling political costs tied to the issue heading into the next session.

Moore has pressed aggressively for redistricting changes, campaigning publicly, but the 2024-2026 map effort failed and the test for 2028 looms larger.

Republicans frame the session as political theater and some urge voters to reject the amendment in November.

The report cites Associated Press reporters and frames the piece as part of broader AP coverage on redistricting developments.