Majority Voters Support Mid-Decade Redistricting Maryland California Polls

Several states are engaged in a contentious battle over mid-cycle redistricting, with Maryland and California emerging as key battlegrounds. Maryland, currently holding seven Democratic and one Republican House seats, is under pressure from national Democrats, supported by new polling indicating voter backing for redistricting to potentially secure an all-Democratic congressional delegation. In California, Proposition 50, which would allow the state legislature to bypass the independent redistricting commission to redraw congressional maps, enjoys majority support in recent polls, with up to 62% of voters indicating approval. This measure aims to counteract Republican redistricting efforts in states like Texas and is framed as a defense against what Democrats see as a partisan attempt led by President Trump to influence midterm elections. The redistricting push in California has received endorsements from prominent Democrats, emphasizing the stakes of countering Republican gerrymandering nationwide. These developments reflect a broader, escalating national struggle over redistricting that could reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.