Georgia Republicans Secure Advantage with Newly Approved Redrawn Congressional Maps

Georgia Republicans have approved a new congressional map that protects their advantage in the state's congressional delegation, while dashing Democrats' hopes of gaining an additional US House seat. Critics argue that the map defies a federal judge's decree to boost Black political power in the swing state. Republicans claim the map is compliant with the judge's order and Governor Brian Kemp is expected to sign it into law. The new map establishes an additional Black-majority district but maintains the GOP's 9-5 edge in the US House delegation. A hearing is scheduled for December 20 to determine if the new lines comply with the judge's order.