Maryland Special Session August 3-5: What District 25 Voters Need to Know About Congressional Redistricting

Marvina Tribbey
Aug 3
2 min read

Key Points Covered in This Blog:

Governor Moore's executive order calling the Maryland Special Session
Why the August 3-5 session matters for District 25 voters
How constitutional amendments could reshape future elections
Ways to stay informed with Delegate Denise Roberts

Maryland Special Session, August 3-5 What District 25 Voters need to know about congressional Redistricting

Governor Wes Moore has officially called the Maryland General Assembly back to Annapolis for a Maryland Special Session August 3-5, 2026, and District 25 voters need to understand why this matters for their future. According to Maryland Matters, Governor Moore issued the executive order on July 17, 2026, formalizing what House and Senate leaders had already agreed upon: lawmakers will convene to address congressional redistricting standards through a proposed constitutional amendment.

Why the Maryland Special Session August 3-5 Matters for District 25 Voters

The Maryland Special Session August 3-5 will focus exclusively on congressional redistricting—a decision that could reshape how District 25 voters are represented at the federal level for years to come. According to The Baltimore Banner, lawmakers will consider revising the state constitution to clarify how congressional districts can be drawn, responding to a 2022 court ruling that struck down a previous map.

As reported by Maryland Matters, Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk have limited the session to redistricting matters only. If passed with a three-fifths vote in both chambers, the constitutional amendment would appear on the November 2026 general election ballot for voters to decide.

For District 25 residents in Prince George's County, this matters because:

Your voice at the ballot box: You'll be asked to vote on the constitutional amendment in November 2026
Future congressional representation: Changes wouldn't take effect until 2028 elections, but they'll shape political representation for the next decade
Statewide implications: Prince George's County's Democratic majority makes it central to any redistricting conversation

What Happens During the Maryland Special Session August 3-5

According to WTOP News, the session will focus on removing legal barriers established by the 2022 Battaglia decision, which required congressional districts to be "compact, contiguous and mindful of jurisdictional and geographic boundaries." The proposed amendment would clarify that these requirements apply only to state legislative districts, not congressional districts.

How Delegate Denise Roberts Will Keep District 25 Informed

Delegate Denise Roberts is committed to keeping District 25 voters informed throughout the Maryland Special Session August 3-5 and beyond. Constituents can stay engaged by: