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Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting for Now

Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting for Now
New York Times Wednesday 17 June 2026, 17:19 UTC By Rick Rojas 1 min read
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Gov. Brian Kemp called the session to draw legislative maps ahead of the 2028 that would favor Republicans.

Gov. Brian Kemp called the session to draw legislative maps ahead of the 2028 that would favor Republicans.
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