Kemp calls special legislative session to redraw Georgia's electoral maps
Summary
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called a special legislative session starting June 17 to redraw the state's election districts. This session follows a Supreme Court decision that said Louisiana's election maps were unconstitutional because they relied too much on race, signaling Georgia must update its maps before the 2028 elections.Key Facts
- Governor Brian Kemp officially announced a special session for June 17 to address redistricting.
- The session responds to a recent Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that found racial gerrymandering unconstitutional.
- Georgia's regular legislative session ended on April 3, so a special session is necessary to change election maps.
- Lawmakers can only work on redistricting for state and federal offices and adjust election code changes during this special session.
- Kemp said no immediate changes will happen before upcoming 2026 elections since early voting is already in progress.
- The new maps must be ready by the 2028 election cycle to comply with the court ruling.
- Republican leaders support redistricting that follows principles like keeping districts connected and compact without racial targets.
- Some Democrats oppose the court decision and special session, saying it weakens voter representation and democracy.
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