John,
This is a win for Democracy.
I just signed new, fairer congressional maps for Maryland after we defeated the worst gerrymandered districts in America.
Partisan political players attempted to rig the system and draw unconstitutional maps in favor of Democrats, but we defeated them.
This is the first Democratic map in the country that has been thrown out. It is a historic win in Maryland. We can and we must spread this success across the country.
I believe ALL Americans have the right to free and fair elections, but we have to fight for it. Voters should be the ones who choose their representatives... not the other way around. Unconstitutional practices like gerrymandering are dangerous to our democracy. We need leaders who will stand up for what is right to build faith in our system rather than political division.
If we can make it happen in Maryland over and over again, we can help make it happen anywhere.
Our hope is that the model of leadership that went into protecting Maryland's elections will help end gerrymandering across the country.
Contribute to An America United today to help us further spread common-sense politics!
Thank you, Governor Larry Hogan
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