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December 15, 2010

New law, technology freshen Maryland’s redistricting

Michaelle Bond Capital News Service

— WASHINGTON — It could drastically alter election results and affect who runs for public office.

No, it’s not voting or a scandal. It’s redistricting.

And the practice that occurs after each decennial census is getting a few updates in Maryland this time around. A state law passed in April will change how prisoners are counted in political districts, and technology not widely available during last decade’s redistricting process will increase chances for public participation.

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