Governor Wes Moore of Maryland announced plans to explore redrawing the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to create fairer maps. Moore stated that Maryland would 'explore every avenue' to ensure fair and representative maps, despite concerns from Senate President Bill Ferguson about the risks of mid-decade redistricting, which is typically done after the census. Moore's move involves establishing a five-member advisory commission, chaired by U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, to recommend new district lines. This effort is part of a broader national trend where states like California and Virginia are also considering or implementing redistricting measures to favor Democrats, in response to Republican-led efforts in states like Texas to gerrymander districts for partisan advantage. Moore emphasized that the current maps, drawn quickly in 2022, split neighborhoods and communities, and he insists this process is not motivated by external influences but by a desire for fairness. The commission includes bipartisan members, though Republican critics, including some Maryland legislators, have threatened legal challenges and voiced concerns about the potential for increasing Democratic dominance in Maryland's congressional delegation, which currently stands at seven Democrats and one Republican. The governor has indicated the possibility of calling a special legislative session to complete redistricting before the 2026 elections, with a deadline approaching in early 2026.