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Republican Dan Cox, who’s challenging Wes Moore for the Maryland governorship, is at odds with the Democratic governor on the issue of redistricting.
Moore told WTOP last week that lawmakers will be called back to Annapolis for a special session focused on redrawing the state’s congressional map.
Moore has pushed to redraw the map in a way that could shift Maryland’s congressional delegation from seven Democrats and one Republican to all Democrats. Moore said he wants to fight against similar efforts by President Donald Trump and lawmakers in Republican-led states.
“We’re watching our democracy being not just challenged but being robbed in broad daylight, that we cannot just sit on our hands while we’re being punched in the face. Maryland needs to respond if other states in the country are being asked to respond,” Moore told WTOP.
Cox spoke with WTOP anchor Nick Iannelli about the redistricting fight and how he believes it could impact November’s election.
The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity.



