Georgia Lawmakers Convene for Special Session, Decline to Redraw Congressional Maps
Georgia lawmakers convened on June 17, 2026, for a special session to consider redrawing congressional and state legislative maps for the 2028 election cycle. House Speaker Jon Burns stated that Georgia Republicans chose not to redraw maps due to a rushed timeline and the need for public input. According to wabe.org, Georgia Republicans declined to redraw the state’s congressional map during the 2
Georgia lawmakers convened on June 17, 2026, for a special session to consider redrawing congressional and state legislative maps for the 2028 election cycle. House Speaker Jon Burns stated that Georgia Republicans chose not to redraw maps due to a rushed timeline and the need for public input. According to wabe.org, Georgia Republicans declined to redraw the state’s congressional map during the June 17, 2026, special session. Wabe.org also reported that House Speaker Jon Burns and Georgia House leadership cited pending legal cases as a reason for not redrawing maps. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affected minority voting protections.
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