Marylanders Focus on Economy and Cost of Living Over Redistricting
TL;DR
A poll in Maryland shows that 81% of residents see partisan redistricting as a major problem for democracy, with a strong preference for independent commissions over elected officials drawing district lines. Despite this, redistricting remains a low priority compared to economic and safety issues, and opinions on fairness and benefits of current maps are nuanced.
- Marylanders say congressional maps unfair, but they have higher priorities than redistricting Maryland Matters
- Marylanders concerned about State priorities and redistricting in new UMBC poll WBFF
- Maryland residents bristle at Wes Moore’s redistricting push Politico
- Marylanders prioritize cost of living over redistricting, UMBC poll finds Baltimore Sun
- Economy, cost of living top concerns in UMBC Poll WBAL-TV
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