Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to form a redistricting advisory commission to urge lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional maps.
Moore announced on Tuesday the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission, a bipartisan panel that will hold public hearings and provide redistricting recommendations. Maryland’s current congressional map, approved in 2022, isn’t scheduled for redrawing until 2032 following the 2030 Census.
The commission will include Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), a close ally of Moore; former Attorney General Brian Frosh, who served under GOP Gov. Larry Hogan; nonpartisan Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss; and Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D).
“My commitment has been clear from day one — we will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryland has fair and representative maps,” Moore said in a statement. “This commission will ensure the people are heard. I thank those who have raised their hands to lead this process, and I am confident in their ability to gather the views and perspectives of a broad range of voices throughout the state.”
The announcement follows a letter last week from Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) to the 34-member Democratic Caucus, stating that the Senate “will not move forward with mid-cycle redistricting.”
He wrote, “Simply put, it is too risky and jeopardizes Maryland’s ability to fight against the radical Trump Administration. At a time where every seat in Congress matters, the potential for ceding yet another one to Republicans here in Maryland is simply too great.”
Today, I’m announcing the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission.
I’ve been clear from Day One: If other states are determining whether or not they have fair maps, so will Maryland. pic.twitter.com/G5XZdn9mHP
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) November 4, 2025
