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Maryland\u2019s redistricting commission<\/a> approved a new congressional map to Gov. Wes Moore that could lead to Democrats taking all eight of the state\u2019s seats.<\/p>\n Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, who is also the chair of the redistricting commission, released a statement Tuesday afternoon to announce the recommendation.<\/p>\n \u201cTonight, the Governor\u2019s Redistricting Advisory Commission voted to recommend a new congressional map concept to the Governor and the General Assembly. This recommendation reflects the work of Marylanders\u2014built from public map submissions, shaped by hours of community feedback, and developed through a transparent redistricting process.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom the start, our commitment has been simple: put Marylanders in the driver\u2019s seat.\u00a0 This process has been conducted in the open, with opportunities for the public to participate, weigh in, and submit their own map proposals for consideration. All Marylanders\u2014regardless of party, background, or zip code\u2014can engage with this process, see the options, and make their voice heard.<\/p>\n \u201cAt a moment when other states are moving aggressively to redraw maps, and when fundamental voting rights protections face renewed threats, Maryland has a responsibility to lead with urgency. Our goal is to ensure our congressional delegation reflects the will of the people, protects representation for historically underrepresented communities, and gives Marylanders a Congress that can serve as a real check on this President.<\/p>\n \u201cThis vote is not the end of public input\u2014it\u2019s a next step forward. We encourage Marylanders to continue participating, reviewing the proposed map, and sharing feedback as the General Assembly debates and votes on this map.\u201d<\/p>\n | RELATED: <\/strong>Maryland leaders react to Gov. Moore\u2019s Redistricting Commission announcement<\/a><\/p>\n The new map has Maryland\u2019s 1st District, currently represented by Republican Rep. Andy Harris, stretch across the Chesapeake Bay from the Eastern Shore into Anne Arundel and Howard counties.<\/p>\n Ahead of a closed-door meeting between the commission, Moore spoke to reporters and defended the commission\u2019s process as transparent.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to hearing the conclusion from the redistricting commission for the months of hard work this bipartisan commission has gotten done, and hearing their recommendation and having it go to the General Assembly,\u201d Moore said.<\/p>\n