Georgia lawmakers will not redraw the state’s Congressional maps during the special session that began Wednesday. Republican leaders in both Chambers made the announcement just prior to the 2 p.m. start of the session, Wednesday.
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp signed by the House Majority leadership regarding the decision. Burns also held a press conference to announce the decision and Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker, R-Perry, said Georgia Republican Senators agree with Burns on not moving forward with redrawing the maps at this time.
The decision was a happy surprise for Democrats, especially in the Senate, though they said “communications were not taking place.” Lt. Gov. Burt Jones said the issue of QR codes on ballots was “probably the only thing we will address.”
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