Georgia GOP halts 2028 redistricting push amid concerns and legal review

Georgia Gov. Kemp’s plan to hold a special session to redraw maps for the 2028 cycle was derailed when eight House Republicans, including Speaker Jon Burns, said they would not consider congressional or legislative redistricting, citing a rushed process and pending legal cases following the Louisiana v. Callais ruling. Some GOP lawmakers warned that rushing redistricting could energize Democrats, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones expressed support, leaving the Senate path unclear as Democrats urged protection of Black voters.