Republican Georgia Governor Brian Kemp called a special legislative session to redraw state districts for the 2028 elections. The June 17 session aims to address the Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. Kemp requested lawmakers delay changes to Georgia's election system to avoid potential complications for the upcoming November midterms, where control of state government could shift.

The redistricting move comes as Southern states scramble to favor Republicans after the court's ruling. Georgia's current map gives Republicans nine congressional seats to Democrats' five. State officials face pressure to address a 2024 law that would eliminate QR code voting systems, a Republican-backed measure stemming from claims about the 2020 election. The new voting law takes effect July 1 without replacement funding approved.

Kemp's decision to focus on 2028 maps rather than immediate changes reflects the advanced stage of Georgia's primary process. Republicans view the Second Congressional District as their most vulnerable Democratic seat outside Atlanta. The special session represents a rare political move in Georgia, as state officials balance electoral strategy against potential voting system disruptions that could impact November results.