A prominent Maryland state lawmaker has reversed course on redistricting efforts, now supporting a constitutional amendment that could eliminate the state's sole Republican congressional seat by the 2028 election cycle.

The lawmaker, who had previously opposed drawing new district maps for the upcoming fall election, announced support for the constitutional amendment that would restructure how congressional districts are created in Maryland.

If implemented, the proposed changes could result in Maryland having an entirely Democratic congressional delegation, effectively removing the state's only Republican-held House seat through the redistricting process.

The shift in position represents a significant change in the lawmaker's stance on redistricting efforts. The constitutional amendment would need to go through the proper legislative and voter approval processes before taking effect.

Maryland currently has seven Democratic representatives and one Republican representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. The state's congressional map has been subject to ongoing political debate over partisan gerrymandering concerns.

The timeline for any potential changes would align with the next redistricting cycle following the 2030 census, which would affect the 2032 elections, though the amendment could potentially impact earlier cycles depending on its specific provisions.