Maryland politicians are weighing in on the national debate over mid-decade redistricting, as states propose plans to give parties in power more congressional seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislative and congressional members stood with Texas state lawmakers in their opposition to President Trump's plan to redraw voting maps to hold onto power in the midterm election.

PRESIDENT TRUMP on Thursday ordered the Commerce Department to initiate a new census, escalating the redistricting battles raging across the U.S. The census, like redistricting,