Coverage dated May 12, 2026

Georgia’s Republican governor calls for special session to redraw electoral maps

Headline from The Guardian

Brian Kemp’s move makes Georgia latest southern state to initiate map-making after dismantling of Voting Rights Act

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FOX 35 Orlando
Gov. Kemp calls special session to consider redistricting in Georgia (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published May 12, 2026
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
CBS News
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp calls special legislative session to redraw congressional map after Supreme Court ruling (opens CBS News)
Published May 12, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol on June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting.
The Guardian
Georgia’s Republican governor calls for special session to redraw electoral maps (opens The Guardian)
Published May 12, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Brian Kemp’s move makes Georgia latest southern state to initiate map-making after dismantling of Voting Rights Act
Washington Examiner
Kemp calls special session to draw new Georgia map for 2028 (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 12, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Gov. Brian Kemp has called a legislative special session on redistricting in Georgia for the 2028 election cycle.
Townhall
Yes, Georgia Is Having a Special Session to Redraw Its Maps, but You Already Know the Catch (opens Townhall)
Published May 12, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp calls a special session to redraw state maps after Supreme Court ruling.

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