Statement from Governor Wes Moore on the Maryland Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
Press Release
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September 3, 2026
Updated: September 3, 2026
Governor Moore released the following statement after the Maryland Supreme Court reversed lower court rulings and clarified language around the constitutional amendment referendum:“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland is a massive victory for the people of our state and a powerful defense of our democratic process. The Court has rightfully reversed the lower court decisions, guaranteeing that this critical constitutional amendment will appear on the general election ballot this November. This affirms what I have said from the very beginning: the final decision on how we draw our maps belongs in the hands of Marylanders, not politicians.“For over a year, I have warned that Donald Trump and Republicans across the country are working to rig the system, weaken voting rights, and make this pain permanent through aggressive mid-decade redistricting. We refuse to sit on our hands while Republicans engage in political redlining that guts decades of progress. Today's decision ensures Maryland will not be caught flat-footed against these national threats.“This ruling keeps the power where it belongs: with the voters. I look forward to taking this case directly to the people and campaigning vigorously for a strong YES vote on Question 3 this November. We are going to protect our democracy, ensure fair representation, and show the rest of the country that in Maryland, we do not surrender.”###
