Key State Calls Special Redistricting Session as GOP Moves to Redraw Maps

Georgia Democrats immediately attacked Kemp’s decision, accusing Republicans of attempting to solidify long-term political control.

But Republicans counter that Democrats themselves aggressively pursued partisan redistricting in states like California and Virginia whenever given the opportunity.

Virginia Democrats also attempted a major congressional redistricting that would have produced a 10-1 Democratic advantage before the Virginia Supreme Court intervened and struck down the effort.

Georgia Republicans now appear determined not to remain passive while Democrats pursue aggressive redistricting elsewhere.

The June special session will also address changes to Georgia’s ballot-counting QR code system ahead of a July deadline under state election law. Still, redistricting is expected to dominate the political battle inside the Capitol.