Kemp won’t call Georgia lawmakers back to redraw maps or to curb executive powers

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 838

Last Updated: 4 days, 23 hours ago


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Outgoing Republican Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he would not call a special session to push new political maps and curb the executive powers of future state leaders after the Democratic sweep in the 2026 midterms.

“The voters of our state have spoken. As long as I’m governor, we will always respect the results of secure, accessible, and fair elections, and also abide by the laws and constitution of our state,” Kemp …

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