Redistricting plan would target Maryland’s lone Republican in Congress
The proposal would significantly redraw the 1st Congressional District, which is held by Republican Andy Harris. Under the plan, that district would include parts of Anne Arundel and Howard counties.
A map showing proposed changes to Maryland’s congressional district boundaries. The proposal was recommended by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting advisory commission in a private vote on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The map significantly redraws the Eastern Shore-based 1st Congressional District, currently represented by Republican Andy Harris, stretching it across the Chesapeake Bay to sweep in liberal and purple areas of Anne Arundel and Howard counties.f