Georgia is the next Southern state where Republicans are convening to redraw political districts in ways that could diminish the political power of Black and other nonwhite voters

Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a US Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters.

Georgia lawmakers are back at the State Capitol for a special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp, where congressional redistricting is expected to take center stage. The discussion follows an April U.S.

The Georgia legislature plans to hold off on redrawing the state’s congressional map during Wednesday’s special legislative session, despite a request from Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) to take up redistricting ahead of the 2028 election cycle.

Georgia lawmakers are meeting in a special session to redraw legislative and congressional district maps following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.

CNN News Central’s Sara Sidner speaks with Georgia State Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones (D) about the legislature convening to draw new congressional maps after Governor Brian Kemp called a special session.

The deadline to change Georgia’s election system is coming up — but there is not enough time, training or money to make it happen this year. Lawmakers should postpone it.

Due to election bills recently failing in an election year, prompting the need to address voting issues. Here's what else legilatures are voting on.