Governor approves new congressional map in Maryland

Gov. Larry Hogan who has long pushed for redistricting reform, described the new map as a “huge improvement” over the one approved over his veto in December by the General Assembly. | Brian Witte/AP Photo

By Associated Press

04/04/2022 07:39 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan approved a new congressional map Monday with more compact districts, after a judge struck down a previous map 10 days ago for being a “product of extreme partisan gerrymandering.”

The Republican governor, who has long pushed for redistricting reform, described the new map as a “huge improvement” over the one

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