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Georgia Governor Rules Out Redistricting Before 2026 Midterm Elections
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stated he will not require the state to redraw its congressional map before the 2026 midterm elections, citing ongoing voting. This decision contrasts with actions in other states following a Supreme Court ruling. Kemp indicated potential redistricting for the 2028 cycle.
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Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced on Friday that the state will not redraw its congressional map prior to the 2026 midterm elections. He explained that elections are already underway, including early voting that began this week, and he will not cancel the May 19 primary.
The announcement follows a Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais that struck down race-based redistricting under a section of the Voting Rights Act. Kemp expressed support for the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. He stated that the decision restores fairness to the redistricting process and allows states to create maps reflecting voter will rather than judicial intervention.
However, he noted it is too late to implement changes for the 2026 elections in Georgia.
Actions in Other States In Louisiana, Gov.
Jeff Landry (R-LA) suspended six House primaries after the Supreme Court ruling. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) proposed the idea, and President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) would address what he described as an unconstitutional flaw in the maps. Georgia's early voting period continues until May 15, ahead of the May 19 primary.
He told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Callais ruling requires Georgia to adopt new maps before 2028. Kemp, who is term-limited, described the ruling as enabling states to pass electoral maps based on voter preferences.
