Gov. Wes Moore, a liberal Democrat running for president, has defended his push to redraw Maryland’s congressional map, despite warnings from state Senate President Bill Ferguson, a fellow Democrat, about the risks involved. Moore, who recently announced plans to run for president in 2028, dismissed concerns over mid-cycle redistricting, emphasizing that the process is critical for safeguarding democracy against the Trump administration. In a letter last month, Ferguson urged his party to avoid pursuing mid-cycle redistrict, fearing that the process could backfire.
Moore told CBS’