Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission

Commission Vote: January 21, 2026

In Favor

Opposed

The commission recommended Map #37 submitted by David Kunes, which would redraw all 8 congressional districts.

Voted YES Recommended Map #37

CHAIR

U.S. Senator (D-Maryland)

Commission Chair. Former Prince George's County Executive. Elected to U.S. Senate in November 2024.

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Former Attorney General (D)

Served as Maryland Attorney General 2015-2023. Previously served in the Maryland State Senate for 28 years.

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HB 488 SPONSOR

House of Delegates (D-District 28)

House Speaker's designee to the commission. Lead sponsor of HB 488. Represents Charles County.

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Voted NO Opposed Map #37

SENATE PRESIDENT

Senate President (D-District 46)

President of the Maryland Senate since 2020. Called the proposed map "objectively unconstitutional" and warned of legal risks.

"The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. — it has not happened, but the outcome is already known. Clearly, the Commission's work was pre-determined."

— The Daily Record, Dec. 18, 2025

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REPUBLICAN

Mayor of Cumberland (R)

The commission's lone Republican member. Mayor of Cumberland since 2018. Expressed reservations about mid-decade redistricting.

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• Created by Governor Wes Moore in November 2025 via executive action
• Three members appointed by Governor Moore, two designated by legislative leaders
• Initial meetings were not announced or open to the public, drawing criticism
• Senate President Ferguson called the process "irresponsible" and warned of lawsuits
• Del. C.T. Wilson, who voted YES, is also the lead sponsor of HB 488
• The recommended map would likely flip Maryland's only Republican district to Democratic