On June 17, 2026, Georgia's Republican legislative leaders rejected Governor Brian Kemp's proposal to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session. The leaders expressed concerns about the timing of the redistricting following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened protections for minority voters under the federal Voting Rights Act.
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Georgia Republican Leaders Decline Governor's Request for Redistricting
Georgia's Republican legislative leaders have turned down Governor Brian Kemp's request to redraw congressional and legislative districts in a special session. The decision was influenced by concerns regarding the implications of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
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Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
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Georgia Republican Leaders Decline Governor's Request for Redistricting