At a moment when political power is being reshaped across the country, Maryland voters are paying attention, and they are sending a clear message to Annapolis: they want action on redistricting.

A new statewide poll conducted for the Meet the Moment Maryland Coalition finds that a solid majority of Maryland voters support redrawing the state’s congressional maps before the 2026 election. Far from being a niche or insider issue, redistricting is increasingly understood by voters as a necessary step to protect fair representation, working families, and Maryland’s influence in Congress.

The Big Picture: Voters See the National Stakes

Across the country, Republican-controlled states like Texas, Missouri, and Indiana have already moved to redraw their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 elections—at the urging of the Trump administration—to tilt the playing field in their favor. Maryland voters are well aware of this.

In fact, nearly three-quarters of Maryland voters say they have heard a lot or a decent amount about redistricting efforts in Texas and California. By contrast, fewer than half say they’ve heard much about what’s happening here in Maryland. Still, voters are not confused about where they stand.

They understand that when other states manipulate their maps, Maryland’s voters lose power, and the state risks losing its ability to stand up for working families, protect federal jobs, and secure funding for transportation and infrastructure.

A Clear Majority Supports Redistricting

When asked directly whether they favor redrawing Maryland’s congressional districts before the 2026 election, 54% of likely Maryland voters said yes.

Support is especially strong in the communities most affected by decisions made in Washington:

• Montgomery County: 64% support
• Prince George’s County: 68% support
• Baltimore City: 68% support

While support is lower in parts of western, southern, and eastern Maryland, the statewide message is unmistakable: most Maryland voters want their leaders to respond.

The Bottom Line

Marylanders are engaged, informed, and ready for leadership. A majority support redistricting. Democratic primary voters support it even more strongly. And voters understand the national consequences of delay.

If state leaders are waiting for public permission to move forward, the voters have already given it.