November 5, 2025 Story by: Editor
Wes Moore announced the reconstruction of the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission, designed to examine and propose revised maps of Maryland’s congressional districts.
The move comes amid mounting national pressure over map-making and follows the step by Bill Ferguson, President of the Maryland State Senate, who recently declared the Senate will not initiate a mid-cycle redistricting effort.
The commission will be chaired by Angela Alsobrooks (U.S. Senator from Maryland), a close ally of the governor.
Other initial appointments include former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and Ray Morriss, Mayor of Cumberland. The commission will also include designees from the House Speaker and possibly the Senate President. The governor’s statement says the commission will hold public hearings across the state, gather community input, and develop draft maps to be submitted to the General Assembly.
Despite the governor’s push, Maryland’s redistricting plan faces internal tension. Senate President Ferguson sent a letter last week indicating the Senate would not support mid-cycle redistricting. He cited concerns that rushing to redraw maps could backfire—potentially costing seats in court. He also raised concerns about racial equity: in a state with top elected officials who are Black, Ferguson questioned the optics of embarking on so-called “mid-cycle” redrawing.
The reconstruction of the commission purpose is to organize public hearings and make legislative and congressional redistricting recommendations to the governor and Maryland General Assembly.
“As states around the country have begun the process to redistrict Congressional seats mid-cycle, Governor Moore has asked the commission to engage Marylanders, receive public comment, and provide recommendations to ensure our Congressional maps are representative and fair.”
Commission members
Chair: Senator Angela Alsobrooks
- Senate President Bill Ferguson or designee
- Speaker Adrienne A. Jones or designee
- Former Attorney General Brian Frosh
- Cumberland Mayor Raymond Morriss
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