From The Banner · Pamela Wood · · 1m 10s
Maryland voters face redistricting ballot question
Democrats launch ads urging Maryland voters to approve Question 3 to change congressional districts.
In brief
Democrats launch ads urging Maryland voters to approve Question 3 to change congressional districts. Maryland voters will decide Question 3 on their ballot to remove district compactness requirements and potentially gerrymander congressional districts. Originally reported by The Banner.
Pro-redistricting ads launch
Democrats begin text message and mailer campaigns urging Maryland voters to approve Question 3.
“six figures”
Question 3 changes state constitution
Question 3 would remove compact district requirements to allow Democratic gerrymandering.
“congressional districts”
Goal targets Republican rep
The campaign aims to oust Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Harris from Congress.
“andy harris”
Ad blames Trump for gerrymandering
The 30-second ad claims President Trump pushed Republican states to draw districts favoring their party.
“president donald trump”
Ad promises voter control
The ad states Maryland voters, not politicians, will control how they respond to Trump's actions.
“stop trump vote yes on question 3”
Mailers target likely voters
Mailers will reach Maryland voters starting Saturday with those who requested mail ballots.
“saturday”
Polling shows Question 3 faces opposition
53% of Maryland voters would vote against Question 3 according to a University of Maryland poll.
“53%”
The main idea
Maryland voters will decide Question 3 on their ballot to remove district compactness requirements and potentially gerrymander congressional districts.
