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Maryland’s Citizen Mapmakers: Inside Bouchat’s Plan to End Gerrymandering
Maryland’s political map has long been criticized for gerrymandering, favoring one-party dominance. Delegate Christopher Bouchat proposes a Citizen Redistricting Convention to empower citizens in the redistricting process, barring political insiders from participation. His initiative aims to dismantle partisan control, promoting transparency and citizen sovereignty. However, significant resistance and logistical concerns remain.