Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
WEKU
WEKU
Politics
Sam Gringlas

Georgia lawmakers gather for a judge-ordered assignment: Make new voting maps

The Georgia Capitol is seen on Aug. 27, 2022, in front of the Atlanta skyline. State lawmakers will gather Wednesday to start work on new political district maps. (Steve Helber/AP)

ATLANTA — A special legislative session begins Wednesday in Georgia to redraw the state's political maps after a federal judge ruled that the current district lines illegally dilute the power of Black voters.

The new maps could affect the balance of power in the state legislature and in Congress, where Republicans are fighting to hold on to a very narrow U.S. House majority.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.