Redistricting Could Force Dwyer Into Democratic-Leaning District

Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed state redistricting plan could put conservative Delegate Don Dwyer (R-Glen Burnie) at a disadvantage, the Maryland Gazette reported.

As it stands, Dwyer would be in the middle of a new, racially-diverse and traditionally Democratic-leaning district, the Gazette reported.

"It's interesting that from the lines that have been drawn, it's clearly an attempt to affect my re-election," Dwyer said Thursday in an interview with Patch. "I don't think it's going to pass. But either way ... my plans are to run for state Senate [in the next election], which would represent districts 31A and B."

Dwyer is one of three delegates—all Republican—who represent District 31, which is made up of Glen Burnie, Brooklyn Park and Pasadena. Under O'Malley's proposal, the district would become two, with the northern portion making up District 31A and the southern portion becoming District 31B, the Gazette reported.

If Dwyer were to decide to run for reelection in the House of Delegates, he would represent the racially diverse District 31A, he said.

According to the Gazette, District 32—which currently includes parts of Glen Burnie, Linthicum, Severn, Hanover and Fort Meade—also could see changes by bringing Maryland City into the district.