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Court of Appeals Upholds Legislative Map Passed by General AssemblyMaryland’s new legislative map will stand, the Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. The Court of Appeals affirmed a report from Special Magistrate Alan M. Wilner recommending that the map remain in place, even in the face of a handful of challenges from Republican voters in the state. Maryland Matters (April 13, 2022)

How Does Maryland's New Legislative Redistricting Map Change Frederick County?, A new legislative map the Maryland General Assembly passed this week won’t drastically change Frederick County’s voting districts, but one redistricting expert said it could influence the type of candidate that finds success in local primaries, particularly in the city.
Frederick News-Post (January 28, 2022)

State Roundup: Redistricting Map Passes House, Likely Heads to Court, Maryland lawmakers on Thursday — under the threat of litigation — approved new state legislative district lines that solidify Democrats’ control of the state General Assembly for the next decade. Maryland Reporter (January 28, 2022)

State Lawmakers Pass Redistricting Map, Maryland lawmakers give a new legislative redistricting map their final stamp of approval. WYPR (January 28, 2022)

Maryland Lawmakers OK New Map for 188 General Assembly Seats, The Maryland General Assembly approved new boundaries for its 188 seats on Thursday, choosing a map supported by Democrats who control the legislature instead of a separate proposal backed by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Delmarva Now (January 28, 2022)​​

Maryland Judge Sets Deadlines for Legal Challenges to New General Assembly Districts, The legal clock is ticking for anyone who wants to challenge the new map of Maryland’s General Assembly districts. Baltimore Sun (January 28, 2022)

Maryland Lawmakers OK New Map For 188 General Assembly Seats​, The Maryland General Assembly approved new boundaries for its 188 seats on Thursday, choosing a map supported by Democrats who control the legislature instead of a separate proposal backed by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.​​​ Cumberland Time-News (January 28, 2022)

Maryland Lawmakers OK New Map For 188 General Assembly Seats, The Maryland General Assembly approved new boundaries for its 188 seats on Thursday, choosing a map supported by Democrats who control the legislature instead of a separate proposal backed by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Associated Press (January 27, 2022)

More Hypocrisy on Congressional Redistricting, It is crystal clear that, as one of the bluest states in the country, Maryland could be the nation’s most hypocritical state in dealing with the congressional redistricting!
Maryland Reporter​ (January 27, 2022)

Maryland State Lawmakers Give Final OK To New District Maps; Lawsuit Likely, Maryland’s state lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a new map of their own districts, over the objections of Republicans who are vowing to contest the map in court.
​​ Baltimore Sun (January 27, 2022)

House Adopts Redistricting Map, Maryland’s House of Delegates gave final approval Thursday to a legislative redistricting map the Senate approved last week, but not before thwarting Republican efforts to redraw the districts.
WYPR (January 27, 2022)

Senate Sends Legislative Redistricting Proposal To House, Maryland lawmakers finalized the state’s next set of delegate and senatorial districts Thursday, although the new map is certain to face legal challenges in the coming weeks.
​​ Maryland Matters (January 27, 2022)

Lengthy Debate Anticipated on Maryland Redistricting, The Maryland House of Delegates will have the final say on approving new legislative redistricting boundaries, which could be done this month and go into effect before the June primary election.
Washington Informer​ (January 26, 2022)

How the 2020 census data has started new gerrymandering battles , All across the country, states are busy at work redrawing congressional lines that will help determine the balance of power in Washington for the next decade.
​​ PBS News Hour (January 25, 2022)

Roundup: Senate Approves Redistricting Maps in Party-Line Vote, Maryland’s Senate approved on a party-line vote Thursday a plan that makes changes in their own districts, but not before a heated debate about voting rights unfolded.
Maryland Reporter (January 21, 2022)

Senate Sends Legislative Redistricting Proposal To House, Maryland’s Senate voted 32-14, in a party-line vote, Thursday to advance a legislative redistricting proposal that is opposed by Republicans to the House of Delegates.
​​ Maryland Matters (January 20, 2022)

On Party-Line Vote, Maryland Senators Pass New Map of General Assembly Districts, Democrats in the Maryland Senate signed off on a new map of General Assembly districts for future elections Thursday, sending the once-a-decade reworking of the state’s legislative map to the House of Delegates for final approval. Baltimore Sun (January 20, 2022)

Senate Advances Legislative Redistricting Map Spelling End of The Line for Hogan-Backed Map, Maryland’s Senate approved on a party-line vote Thursday a plan that makes changes in their own districts, but not before a heated debate about voting rights unfolded.​ WYPR (January 20, 2022)

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Releases Final Report​, The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission has explained the reasoning behind the development of congressional and legislative maps it produced after months of examination, hearings and feedback. WGMD Delmarva (January 20, 2022)

Legislative Redistricting Map Opposed by Hogan Leaps First Hurdle in the Senate, The legislative redistricting map condemned by Gov. Larry Hogan overcame its first hurdle in the General Assembly Tuesday following an 11-4 vote by the Senate Standing Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting. Star Democrat (January 20, 2022)

Maryland General Assembly Back to Mapping Legislative Districts​, For you Marylanders who couldn’t get enough coverage of congressional redistricting… well, that matter is in the hands of the Maryland courts over whether or not the new lines were drawn reasonably. WDVM (January 19, 2022)

Senate Committee Endorses New Maryland Legislative Map, Legislators in a key Senate committee endorsed on Tuesday a new map for their own districts for the next election, choosing a map touted by Democratic leaders and rejecting one backed by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Frederick News-Post (January 19, 2022)

Senate Committee Approves Legislative Redistricting Map; Rejects Map Backed by Hogan, A State Senate committee adopted a hotly contested legislative redistricting map Tuesday, rejecting the one Governor Larry Hogan was pushing.
WYPR (January 19, 2022)

Republican Amendments to Legislative Redistricting Proposal Rejected in Senate​, Republicans in the state Senate unsuccessfully attempted to bring back the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission’s state legislative redistricting proposal via an amendment Wednesday.​ Maryland Matters (January 19, 2022)

Commission Co-chairs Testify at Joint Senate and House Hearing​​​, The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (MCRC) co-chairs testified at a virtual joint hearing of the Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee and House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee on Senate Joint Resolution 3 and House Joint Resolution 1 on Tuesday, January 18. 
Maryland General Assembly YouTube Channel (January 18, 2022)

New Map of General Assembly Districts Starts Moving Toward Approval In Maryland Legislature, Maryland’s state senators and delegates are moving forward with a new map for their own districts for the next election
Baltimore Sun 
 (January 18, 2022)

Legislator-Drawn Redistricting Map Heads to Senate Floor, Legislators held a state redistricting joint resolution meeting on Tuesday to decide which legislative map would be moving forward in the state capitol. WMAR TV2 (January 18, 2022)

Senate Panel Advances Maryland Legislative Redistricting Plan Favored by Democrats, A key Senate committee has passed a plan to redraw the state Senate and House of Delegates districts in the General Assembly.
The Daily Record (January 18, 2022)

Senate Committee Advances Legislative Redistricting Proposal, Maryland senators advanced a legislative redistricting proposal Tuesday that could help vulnerable Democrats in the upcoming election and did not vote on a separate proposal by a panel that Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. convened. Maryland Matters (January 18, 2022)

MD Senate Committee Advances Legislative Redistricting Proposal​, Maryland senators advanced a legislative redistricting proposal Tuesday that could help vulnerable Democrats in the upcoming election and did not vote on a separate proposal by a panel that Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. convened. WTOP (January 18, 2022)

A Closer Look at the Opposition to the Legislative Redistricting Maps in Maryland, LRAC maps likely to be passed, over MCRC maps WMAR TV2 (January 18, 2022)

Analysis: The Consequential Changes in General Assembly’s Redistricting Proposal​, At first glance, the legislative redistricting proposal expected to advance in the General Assembly looks little changed from the current boundaries — but there are still notable shake-ups that will likely affect the 2022 elections.​ Maryland Matters (January 17, 2022)

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Hogan Submits Fair Legislative Maps to General Assembly​, Governor Larry Hogan today welcomed back the Maryland General Assembly for their 90-day session and submitted fair legislative maps authored by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission.​ Governor Larry Hogan's Website (January 12, 2022)

Rocky Redistricting Road Ahead for Maryland General AssemblyCongressional redistricting map faces 2 lawsuits, LRAC sets second public meeting. WMAR TV 2 (January 6, 2022)

Redistricting Primary Concern as General Assembly Readies For Session​, Redistricting will be the primary issue when the Maryland General Assembly begins its 443rd session next Wednesday, Jan. 12.​
Longview News-Journal (January 5, 2022)

2021

Voices of Democracy: Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, What is the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission? Watch William Tipper Thomas III talk about his experience working on the commission.
​Baltimore County Public Library YouTube Channel (December 15, 2021)

Maryland Enacts New Congressional District Maps After Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto​, Maryland enacted new congressional district map on Dec. 9 after both chambers of the Democratic-controlled state legislature overrode Gov. Larry Hogan’s (R) veto of the plan.​ Ballotpedia News (December 10, 2021)

Once-in-a-Decade Congressional Redistricting Effort Will Be the Focus at Special Session, Lawmakers will take swift action on new congressional district boundaries when the General Assembly convenes in Annapolis on Monday for a rare December special session.​ Maryland Matters (December 6, 2021)

Commission Co-Chairs Walter Olson, Judge Alexander Williams, and Dr. Kathleen Hetherington and Commission Advisor Professor Nate Persily Testifed Before the Maryland General Assembly on the Commission's Congressional Map on ​Monday, December 6th​
Maryland General Assembly YouTube Channel (December 6, 2021)

Governor Hogan Submits Testimony In Favor of Fair Maps​,  The Maryland General Assembly is holding a joint hearing on the fair maps submitted by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission on Monday, December 6. 
Hearing Alert from Governor Larry Hogan (December 6, 2021)

Redistricting Battle Over Maryland Congressional Map to Headline December Special Session​, ​When Maryland lawmakers gavel in for a special legislative session beginning Monday, a partisan battle over redrawing the state’s congressional maps will be front and center. Baltimore Sun (December 3, 2021)

Maryland General Assembly Special Session Set to Begin Monday​, ​The Maryland General Assembly plans to convene for a special session Monday to focus on congressional redistricting and overriding vetoes from the 2021 session. Governor Delmarva Now/Capital News Service (December 3, 2021)

Governor Hogan Encourages Marylanders to Testify For Fair Congressional M​aps During Special Session​,
​Princeton Analysis Gives Final ‘F’ to Legislature’s Gerrymandered Map.
Governor Larry Hogan Press Release (December 2, 2021)

New Congressional Maps Up for Debate in Special Session, Teeing Up Potential Friction​, A legislative panel has approved a draft Congressional map for lawmakers to sign off on during a special session set for before the holidays, but the partisan fighting doesn’t show signs of stopping.​
WBFF FOX-45 (November 26, 2021)

Carroll County Republicans Express Support for Congressional Map Proposed by Citizens Redistricting Commission​, Carroll County Republicans and others are expressing support for the congressional map approved earlier this month by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission and discussed by commission members at their final meeting Monday night.​ Carroll County Times (November 16, 2021)

Governor's Commission Proposed Fair Maps to End Gerrymandering​, Last week Gov. Larry Hogan’s Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission presented to the governor its proposed maps for U.S. House and state legislative districts for the next decade. The Frederick News-Post (November 13, 2021) Walter Olson is a co-chair of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission and a New Market resident.

Southern Maryland Sees Major Restructuring in Proposed Legislative Maps​, A major reshaping of how Marylanders are represented in the Maryland General Assembly is set to take place in December after the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission presented its final maps.​ The Enquirer-Gazette (November 13, 2021)

Hogan Orders Special Session for General Assembly to Discuss Legislative Maps,  With the final, certified legislative and congressional maps completed by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, Governor Larry Hogan has called for a special session of the Legislature. Hogan signed a proclamation calling for a December 6 special session of the Maryland General Assembly to act on the maps as he accepted the maps from the commission’s three co-chairs, Judge Alexander Williams, Dr. Kathleen Hetherington and Walter Olson. 
The Center Square, Maryland (November 8, 2021)

As One Panel Submits Plan for Legislative Boundaries in Maryland, Another Panel Getting Close, General Assembly will hold special session in December to approve new districts. The process of redrawing state and federal districts in Maryland was scrutinized in Montgomery County on Friday, as a legislative panel heard public comments about the process. Bethesda BEAT (November 7, 2021)

New Congressional Map Proposed in Maryland for December Session, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan formally accepted new congressional and state legislative maps from a panel on Friday that he plans to propose to the legislature. The governor also signed a proclamation for a December 6 special session of the General Assembly to approve new districts for the state’s eight congressional seats. Washington Post (November 5, 2021)

Hogan Accepts Redistricting Maps from Citizens Commission, Orders Special Session of General Assembly, Governor Larry Hogan on Friday accepted the final certified legislative and congressional maps submitted by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission and transmitted them to the Maryland General Assembly. WBOC (November 5, 2021)

Non-Partisan Redistricting Proposal Delivered to Hogan, A non-partisan proposal to redraw Maryland’s congressional and legislative districts will be forwarded to lawmakers. The proposals, delivered to Governor Larry Hogan Friday, are the first public maps and a look into how the second-term Republican executive would like to alter the state’s entrenched redistricting process.
Daily Record (November 5, 2021)

Hogan Calls Special Session to Adopt Redrawn Maryland Legislative Maps, Governor Larry Hogan is calling a special session of the Maryland General Assembly next month to adopt newly drawn legislative and congressional maps.
WJZ (November 5, 2021)

General Assembly to Hold Special Session to Consider Redistricting Maps, Republican Governor Larry Hogan on Friday accepted the certified legislative and congressional maps submitted by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. "This year is the first time ever in state history since 1790, when they did the first Census and redistricting, that Maryland has ever had a Republican governor during a redistricting cycle. So, one party has always had absolute power to carve up districts to benefit themselves," Hogan said.
WBAL (November 5, 2021)

Governor Orders Special Session of General Assembly on Redistricting Map​, Governor Larry Hogan today accepted the final certified legislative and congressional maps submitted by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission and transmitted them to the Maryland General Assembly. The governor also signed a proclamation calling for a special session of the General Assembly beginning Monday, December 6 for the purpose of acting on the commission’s maps.
WCBC (November 5, 2021)

Maryland Redistricting Commission Sets Final Vote for WednesdayThe Citizens Commission will hold its final meeting on Wednesday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m. All Marylanders are encouraged to join the meeting​. 
WCBC Radio (November 1, 2021)
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Maryland Redistricting Talks ContinueEvery ten years the state of Maryland is required to take a look at its legislative districts, and adjust them if needed. It’s that time again, and local legislators say equal representation is especially important on the Eastern Shore. WDMT TV47 Salisbury (October 25, 2021)​​

Maryland Redistricting Commission Sets Final HearingDuring Round 3, the Citizens Commission is presenting the final drafts of its maps to the public for input. WCBC Radio (October 20, 2021)​​

Maryland Citizen Redistricting Commission Presents Final Draft MapsAfter the commission’s last meeting, the members approved their final proposed draft delegate map, and they presented it during their round three public meetings. The BayNet (October 25, 2021)

Governor Larry Hogan Encourages Marylanders To Comment On Draft Legislative & Congressional MapsGovernor Hogan is encouraging Marylanders to comment on the draft legislative and congressional maps, officials said Wednesday. The maps are published by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. The independent commission is the first of its kind in state history. It is challenged with drawing fair legislative and congressional maps for the 2022 elections.
WJZ-13, CBS Baltimore (October 25, 2021)
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Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Delegate Map Available For Public Comment​, The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission released a draft delegate district map with both single- and multi-member districts last week, but panelists want more public input before deciding what configuration to use in their legislative map proposals. Seeking public input at October 20 public meeting.
Maryland Matters (October 19, 2021)

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Participates in Redistricting SymposiumJoin Law Forum to discuss with our panelists of legal experts the different legal challenges of redistricting. Plus, hear from representatives of the Governor's and the Legislature's Redistricting Commissions about the redistricting process! University of Baltimore School of Law (October 21, 2021)​​

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Remains Split On Single- Vs. Multi-Member Districts​; 
Maryland Matters (October 6​, 2021)​

In Maryland, 2 separate redistricting commissions look to redraw the legislative map​; 
WTOP​ (October ​4, 2021)

Maryland Redistricting Groups Drawing New Congressional Maps​, Maryland’s two redistricting commissions are both working to draw new congressional and legislative maps, but their perceived goals and their potential for success are different.​ Baltimore Fishbowl (September 17. 2021)

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Starts Second Round Of Public Hearings, Draws Draft Map, The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission kicked off its second round of public hearings Thursday night, and drew up their first complete draft congressional map. Maryland Matters (September 13, 2021)

It’s Map Drawing Time. Citizens Redistricting Commission Opens Public Submissions​, Marylanders can now submit their own proposals for redistricting to the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, state officials announced Thursday.​ ​ Maryland Matters (September 3, 2021)

Census Data Shows Prince George's County Has Grown​, The three-county Southern Maryland region grew at a 9.6% rate from 2010 to 2020, according to preliminary U.S. Census figures. Charles County was the third-fastest growing county in the state, growing at 13.7%, behind Frederick County’s 16.4% and Howard County’s 15.8%. Prince George’s County was fourth at 12%.​ The Enquirer-Gazette (August 22, 2021)

Marylands Population Grew 7% to 6,177,224 Last Decade​, America Counts today launched a state-by-state look at the demographic changes the new 2020 Census results reveal. Here is the profile for the state of Maryland. U.S. Census Bureau (August 25, 2021)​​

2020 Census Data to be Released Thursday, August 12T​he U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) will release the initial 2020 Census data to all states on Thursday, August 12 following a 1:00 p.m. press conference.  A summary of the raw data will be posted to the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) State Data Center website by close of business on August 12th. Maryland Department of Planning Press Release 
(August 11, 2021)​

New 2020 Census Data Icon at Census Academy​Census Academy has a new section! Just look for the 2020 Census Data​ icon. Here, you will find a hub of Data Gems, Videos, Courses, Webinars, and Tutorials about how to find and access 2020 Census data.​ U.S. Census Bureau (August 5, 2021)

Prince George’s Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole, Prince George’s County residents urged members of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission at a Wednesday evening public hearing to keep communities whole as they craft new legislative and congressional district maps.​ Maryland Matters (July 29, 2021)​

Baltimore County Residents Weigh Single- Versus Multi-Member Districts At Hearing​, Multi-member districts should be kept in the state’s next proposed maps because they boost legislative diversity, proponents of that district model said at a Monday evening hearing by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission.​ Maryland Matters (July 13, 2021)

Central Maryland Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Neighborhoods Intact In Proposed Maps, Members of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission heard a familiar appeal from residents of Baltimore City and Anne Arundel and Howard counties at a virtual hearing Wednesday evening: Don’t sp​lit neighborhoods and communities in proposed maps.
Maryland Matters (July 8, 2021)

Citizens Want 6th District Boundaries Redrawn, No one spoke in support of keeping Maryland’s 6th Congressional District configuration intact during a hearing on the topic Wednesday, with citizens instead calling for boundaries to be redrawn to offer more equitable representation.​
Cumberland Times-News (July 2, 2021)

Western Maryland Residents: Give Us Better Representation​, Western Maryland residents want a state commission examining congressional and state legislative district lines to find new boundaries that better represent the interests of people here instead of current ones that reach well beyond the region.​Hagerstown Herald-Mail (July 2, 2021)

Western Maryland Residents Voice Frustrations Over Current Congressional Districts At Redistricting Hearing, Maryland’s 6th Congressional District — which was the subject of a legal battle that rose all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court — was at the forefront of a Wednesday evening Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission public hearing focused on Western Maryland.

Maryland Matters (June 30, 2021)

Public Meeting Held to Discuss Western Maryland Redistricting​, It is a topic that continues to be discussed across Maryland: gerrymandering — especially in District 6. The state’s Citizens Redistricting Commission held a meeting on Wednesday for Western Maryland residents to share their opinions on redrawing the congressional lines.​​WDVM-TV25 (June 30, 2021)

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Commissioner Walter Olson Talks About Redistricting Meeting for Western Maryland Tonight.​, 0:00 to 13:30, Tri-State Today Radio Program, WCMD
(June 30, 2021)​

Redistricting Panel to Host Virtual Meeting on Maryland Political Boundaries​, Western Maryland residents will have a chance to comment on the makeup of legislative and congressional districts for the 2022 elections during a virtual meeting set for 6 p.m. Wednesday.​ Hagerstown Herald-Mail
(June 28, 2021)

Maryland Redistricting Commission Addresses Southern Maryland At Meeting​, The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission held its third of several meetings for Southern Maryland residents specifically on June 23, to hear the public’s comments about the redistricting plans in Maryland.​
The BayNet (June 26, 2021)

Southern Maryland Residents Overwhelmingly Backed Single-Member Legislative Districts, “Every county is its separate entity. They have their own separate school boards, they have their own separate commissioner groups. But yet, when it gets to the state levels, things really get split up,” said James McQueen, a Calvert County resident. The Southern Maryland Chronicle (June 24, 2021)

Southern Maryland Residents Urge Redistricting Panel to Adopt Single-Member Districts, Keep Communities Whole, Southern Maryland residents urged members of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission to adopt single-member legislative districts and keep counties whole at a Wednesday night public hearing. WTOP News (June 24, 2021)

Southern Maryland Residents Urge Redistricting Panel to Adopt Single-Member Districts, Keep Communities Whole, Southern Maryland residents urged members of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission to adopt single-member legislative districts and keep counties whole at a Wednesday night public hearing. Maryland Matters (June 24, 2021)

Redistricting Commission To Hold Regional Meeting for Cecil, Harford, and Carroll Counties​, As a part of Governor Hogan’s executive order, the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission is holding a regional meeting Wednesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. for residents of Cecil, Harford, and Carroll counties. MACo Conduit Street Blog (June 15, 2021)

Redistricting: Slicing Up The Political Pie​, Maryland and its localities are about to get politically carved up. For the first time in a decade, state and local officials will be redrawing the lines that determine the districts of congressmen, legislators and councilmembers.
WYPR (June 13, 2021)

Maryland Department of Planning Secretary Robert McCord joined MACo's Conduit Street Podcast to breakdown Maryland's preliminary census data, discuss the impact of the U.S. Census Bureau's COVID-related data delays on state and local redistricting, and explain why Maryland's census outreach is helping to drive the statewide vaccination effort.
Conduit Street Podcast (May 21, 2021)

Redistricting Commission Sets Regions for Public Hearings
Maryland Matters (May 19, 2021)

Agenda and Log on Information Posted for May 12, 2021, Meeting of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (May 11, 2021)

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Convenes Introductory Meeting
Maryland Matters (May 5, 2021)

2020 Census: Apportionment 101, What You Should Know About Apportionment​
U.S. Census Bureau (May 5, 2021)​

A Users Guide to the 2020 Census: What to Expect and What it Mean for  Maryland and BaltimoreBaltimore Sun (May 4, 2021)

Redistricting Commission to Meet Virtually Wednesday Ahead of 2022 Elections
Hagerstown Herald-Mail (May 3, 2021)

Maryland Redistricting Commission to Hold First Meeting May 5
Maryland Matters (May 1, 2021)

Redistricting Alone Could Give Republicans Control of the House in 2022, Experts Say
Market Watch (April 27, 2021)

Census Data Kicks Off Partisan Brawl in Statehouses Over U.S. House Seats​
Maryland Matters (April 27, 2021)

Maryland Will Keep 8 Seats in U.S. House, Census Officials Say​
Maryland Matters (April 26, 2021)

2020 Census Data Shows Increase in Maryland's Population​
WBAL TV-11 (April 26, 2021)

Census: Maryland Sees 7% Population Increase in Past Decade, Keeps 8 Congressional Seats
Associated Press (April 26, 2021)

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Announces Members
WCBC AM12709 (April 15, 2021)

Hogan’s Redistricting Commission Announces Members
Maryland Matters (April 15, 2021)

Census Bureau Statement on Redistricting Data Timeline
U.S. Census Bureau (February 12, 2021)

Maryland Governor Hogan Promises Renewed Push on Redistricting Rules
Baltimore Sun (January 12, 2021)

Hogan Creates Redistricting Commission to Draw Maryland's Legislative Maps
Salisbury Daily Times
(January 12, 2021)

Hogan Executive Order Establishes New Redistricting Commission
MACo Counduit Street blog
(January 12, 2021)

Larry Hogan Appoints Co-Chairs of Maryland's First Citizen Redistricting Commission
The Washington Times (January 12, 2021)

Redistricting Commission Formed by Maryland Republican Governor
Bloomberg (January 12, 2021)

Governor Larry Hogan Launches Maryland Redistricting Commission To Rebuild District Maps By 2022 Election
WJZ TV 13 (January 12, 2021)

Hogan Creates Commission to Address Gerrymandering, Redraw Districts
WBAL TV 11 (January 12, 2021)

Maryland Launches "Citizens Commission" to Address Long Standing Gerrymandering Issues
WMAR TV 2 (January 12, 2021)​
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