NewsThe GuardianMay 13, 2026United States
Georgia Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Electoral Maps
Governor Brian Kemp has scheduled a special legislative session for next month to redraw state and congressional district boundaries. This action follows a recent US Supreme Court ruling regarding the Voting Rights Act.
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Changes to electoral maps directly influence how residents are represented in government and can significantly impact the outcome of future elections.
Key Facts
- Governor Brian Kemp called a special session starting 17 June to redraw electoral maps.
- The session will address district lines for both the state legislature and congressional districts.
- The decision was prompted by the US Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v Callais.