A recent UMBC poll shows that most Maryland residents view the cost of living as their top concern, placing it far above issues related to redistricting. While Governor Wes Moore is pushing for new congressional maps, many voters express that early redistricting is not a high priority. Public sentiment indicates a desire for state lawmakers to focus on affordability rather than the ongoing redistricting process. The poll reflects a growing frustration among Marylanders who feel that critical economic issues are being overshadowed by political maneuvers, despite some support for new redistricting proposals.