In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday that struck down racially drawn congressional districts, Republican legislatures in some states are acting quickly to come up with new maps before the November midterms.
The swing state of Georgia won’t be one of them.
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday effectively ruled out drawing a new congressional map in the Peach State that could help his party maintain its precarious House majority, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
In other Southern states, it’s a different story after the Louisiana v. Callais decision, which centered on the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
Louisiana, the state where the Supreme Court case originated, is moving ahead with new maps, according to ABC News. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry and Republican Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the Pelican State’s primary election, scheduled for May 16, will be postponed so a new congressional map
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