Democrats have passed an alternative congressional map just as the state’s AG vowed to appeal last week’s ruling that determined the first version was 'an extreme partisan gerrymander.'
The Maryland House approved the new boundaries along a party-line vote Wednesday, just one day after the Senate passed the alternate map on Tuesday. But just as the map received approval from the Assembly, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh filed a notice to appeal the state’s ruling last week to throw out the first iteration.
The newest version of the congressional map would ensure six Democratic-leaning seats and give Republicans a better chance to hold on to the seat held by GOP Rep. Andy Harris. However, the alternate boundaries would create a highly competitive race for Democratic Rep. David Trone, whom Republicans are already targeting to oust from the House.
“The maps are prettier, but they still violate the constitution of Maryland. They’re still engaging in extreme gerrymandering,” said Del. Mark N. Fisher, according to the outlet. “And I can only hope, and I pray, that the courts in this state will look at these maps and find the same thing again … which is once again, cheating is occurring.”
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