Maryland lawmakers are gearing up for a partisan fight over congressional redistricting during next week’s legislative special session, and one GOP lawmaker has launched an attack ad campaign in anticipation of the constitutional change. Democratic leadership announced the Aug. 3-5 speci al session earlier this month via a press release with the intention of considering a “constitutional amendment regarding congressional redistricting standards.” As it is, the state constitution requires legislative districts to consist of “adjoining territory, be compact in form” and that “due regard shall be given to natural boundaries and the boundaries of political subdivisions.” Read more (and listen) at WYPR. ...read more read less