Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
Summary
Georgia’s top Republican lawmakers said no to Governor Brian Kemp’s request to hold a special session for redrawing election districts. They are worried that changing the districts too fast after a recent Supreme Court ruling could hurt minority voters’ rights.Key Facts
- Governor Brian Kemp wanted a special session to redraw Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts.
- Republican leaders in Georgia’s legislature rejected this idea.
- They cited concerns about acting too quickly after a Supreme Court decision.
- The decision had lessened federal protections under the Voting Rights Act for minority voters.
- Other Southern states with Republican control have already redrawn districts quickly.
- President Donald Trump had urged Republicans to redraw districts to protect their House majority.
- Georgia Republicans’ choice differs from other states’ faster actions ahead of the November elections.
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