Kemp calls special session to redraw 2028 maps, overhaul voting process
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Key Points:
- Governor Brian Kemp has called a special legislative session on June 17 to reform Georgia's voting procedures and redraw political maps following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections against racial gerrymandering.
- The Supreme Court decision removed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, prompting the state to reconsider how electoral boundaries are drawn to address concerns about racial fairness.
- Kemp's announcement comes immediately after the June 16 primary runoffs, which finalized nominees for all statewide offices, positioning him and Republican lawmakers at the forefront of contentious voting and redistricting debates.