Georgia House Republicans on June 17 rejected a push to redistrict the state’s congressional districts, an effort that had the backing of both President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
In a letter to Kemp, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns indicated that while Republicans would attend the special session to deal with issues like the state gas tax, redistricting the state for the 2028 cycle would not be on the agenda.
“As we gather today, the House’s sole focus is on the policies that matter most to Georgia’s future and the hardworking people who call our state home,” Burns wrote. “From advancing historic property tax relief to ratifying the extension of the state gas tax suspension, today’s work reflects the House’s shared commitment to responsible, conservative governance that puts taxpayers first and helps ensure Georgia remains the best state in the nation to live, work, and raise a family for generations to come.” …