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Georgia Republican leaders nix redistricting plans amid pushback
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Key Points:
- Georgia Republican leaders have decided not to redraw the state's political maps during the upcoming special legislative session starting Wednesday.
- This retreat follows a proposal that risked sparking a contentious political battle ahead of the November election.
- The decision was influenced by pressure from Democrats, voting rights groups, and some Republicans concerned that reopening redistricting could boost Democratic voter turnout.
- Leaders aimed to avoid overshadowing a critical phase of the campaign season by maintaining the current district boundaries.
