Redistricting is an inherently political matter.

When you draw the lines, should you take into account where incumbents live?

Should a voter be able to cast a ballot for one member of the House of Delegates or three members?

Should districts cross the boundary lines between Baltimore City and Baltimore County?

Should a conservative neighborhood be included in a predominantly liberal district?

The answers to these questions have consequences.

During today’s floor debate, a delegate from a Baltimore County neighborhood said that his community would be “without representation.”

The incumbent Congressman for his district is Kweisi  Mfume.

I wish that redistricting could be done in a bipartisan way.

However, the bill before us today will help determine who is the next Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The choice will be between Hakeem Jeffries or Kevin McCarthy.

I’m for the Democrat.