Maryland’s Democratic-controlled legislature approved Question 3 during an August 2026 special session, placing the constitutional amendment on the November ballot to clarify that compactness, contiguity, and related criteria apply only to state legislative districts rather than congressional ones. The Maryland Supreme Court’s September 3 ruling upheld its placement after lower courts had blocked it on procedural grounds, though the court revised the ballot language. Governor Wes Moore has endorsed the measure and indicated he will campaign for passage. These steps, combined with the state’s partisan balance and Democratic majorities, support the 62.5% implied probability for approval, while voter turnout dynamics and organized opposition introduce remaining uncertainty ahead of the general election.