Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s plan to establish a Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission has drawn a wide range of reactions from political leaders across the state.

Supporters call it a move toward fairness and transparency, while others express concern about reopening the state’s congressional maps mid-decade.

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Moore announced this week that the new advisory panel will organize public hearings and gather input from residents before making recommendations to the governor and General Assembly. The commission’s stated goal is to ensure Maryland’s congressional maps remain fair and representative.

“My commitment has been clear from day one: We will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryl

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