A group of 801 adults in Maryland shared their thoughts on congressional redistricting, government spending and other issues facing the state in a survey taken by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) between Dec. 2 and Dec. 6.
According to survey participants, the most important issues in Maryland include the economy, government spending and taxes, and government leadership.
Nearly 77% of participants indicated that the cost of healthcare was a high priority, and 75% mentioned the quality of public education. 27% said congressional redistricting was a high priority, according to the survey.
Congressional redistricting in Maryland
Nearly 28% of Marylanders who responded to the UMBC survey said the U.S. House of Representatives district lines are already drawn fairly, while 41% said they are drawn unfairly. Another 29% of residents said they do not know whether congressional districts are fair in Maryland, according to the survey…