Georgia’s special legislative session ended this week without action on redrawing congressional and legislative maps, leaving unresolved political pressure inside the Republican Party and setting up a renewed fight ahead of the 2028 cycle.
Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones signaled frustration with delaying redistricting, warning that postponing could bring political consequences for lawmakers as national Republicans push states to revisit district lines.
June 26th, 2026, 02:59 pm
On the Record with Atlanta News First
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Published June 26th, 2026, 02:59 pm
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Georgia’s special legislative session ended this week without action on redrawing congressional and legislative maps, leaving unresolved political pressure inside the Republican Party and setting up a renewed fight ahead of the 2028 cycle.
Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones signaled frustration with delaying redistricting, warning that postponing could bring political consequences for lawmakers as national Republicans push states to revisit district lines.
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