Voting Rights Act

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has ruled out calling a special session to redraw the state’s congressional maps in 2026.

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock responded to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to strike down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana.

A federal appeals court in Atlanta is reviewing three cases challenging Georgia’s redrawn election maps. The outcome could affect the 2026 elections and influence how courts interpret the Voting Rights Act.

The Democratic-controlled House has approved a bill to restore key sections of the Voting Rights Act that once required officials in 15 states to receive…