# Maryland redistricting vote poll shows 40% support

> Maryland voters approve 40% of redistricting amendment in new poll.
- Title: Maryland redistricting vote poll shows 40% support | Shortify
- Summary: Maryland voters approve 40% of redistricting amendment in new poll. Maryland voters support a constitutional amendment to ease congressional redistricting…
- Keywords: maryland, redistricting, congressional districts, democrats, gerrymandering, question 3, fight back md, hert research associates, wes moore, andy harris, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/redistricting-ballot-question-poll-GLJQK4NSD5GMDEPNOEPEPY2GKM
- Author: Pamela Wood
- Published: 2026-09-24T19:03:07.474+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maryland, redistricting, congressional districts, democrats, gerrymandering, question 3, fight back md, hert research associates, wes moore, andy harris, news, local
## New poll shows 40% support
A new poll commissioned by Fight Back MD finds 40% of likely voters would support an amendment to Maryland’s constitution that makes future congressional gerrymandering easier.
## 35% opposed, 25% unsure
Another 35% of those surveyed were opposed to the amendment, with 25% undecided on the constitutional change.
## Poll conducted Sept 8-10
The survey of 600 likely voters was conducted Sept. 8-10 via landlines, cellphones, and text messaging with a 4.1 percentage point margin of error.
## Hart Research Associates conducted poll
Hart Research Associates, which polls for Democratic clients including Gov. Wes Moore, conducted the survey.
## Question 3 on ballot
The constitutional change appears as Question 3 on the ballot and aims to remove legal hurdles preventing Democrats from creating a map that could give the party an electoral edge in Maryland’s eight U.S. House seats.
## Opponents released poll
Opponents of the constitutional change released a poll showing 28% would vote yes compared to 41% who would vote no, with 31% unsure.
## Positive messaging boosts support
After being told more about Question 3, support rose to 53% in favor, with 37% opposed and 11% undecided.
## Pollster Fred Yang memo
Pollster Fred Yang, CEO of Hart Research Associates, wrote in a memo that proponents have an opportunity to get Question 3 approved if they can get their message out.
## Wes Moore confident
Gov. Wes Moore expressed confidence that Question 3 would pass, saying he wants people to vote yes on the constitutional change.
## Key takeaway

Maryland voters support a constitutional amendment to ease congressional redistricting for Democrats by 40% in a new poll.