ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Lawmakers will reconvene in early August to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with redistricting.
Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk announced that the special session will be August 3-5.
Ferguson had been opposed to a push to redistrict the state prior to the 2026 election, with one of his reasons being legal issues.
However, this session won't be about making a new map, but about proposing an amendment to the state's constitution that would apply to how lawmakers redraw the congressional lines.
This question would be put to voters in the election in November.
Congressman Andy Harris, the only Republican in Maryland's Congressional delegation, also responded.
Senate Republicans released a statement shortly after the special session was announced, including Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey and Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready.
House Republicans also called the move "partisan gerrymandering."
House Minority Leader Jason Buckel's statement accused the Democrats of playing political games.
House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy added that the move is "shameful."
