Accused of ‘extreme` gerrymandering, Maryland lawmakers rush to pass new congressional map
(Washington Post Maryland)

Maryland lawmakers, accused of `extreme` partisan gerrymandering, have fast-tracked a brand new congressional map to replace the one tossed by a judge last week. The new map reverses a move that would have made the state`s lone Republican congressional district easier for Democrats to flip. The new map would only be submitted to the judge of the state fails to appeal last week`s ruling.