Georgia Governor Kemp Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Map
Summary
Georgia Governor Kemp called a special legislative session for June 17 to redraw the state's congressional map, while South Carolina Governor McMaster canceled a similar session for Supreme Court voting districts. Stacey Abrams criticized Republican redistricting efforts as 'evil incarnate.
How coverage differs
- Left: Stacey Abrams: GOP redistricting ‘evil incarnate’ to suppress votes Left-leaning outlets highlight criticism from Stacey Abrams, who labeled the Republican redistricting effort as 'evil incarnate,' emphasizing the partisan nature of Governor Kemp's special session to redraw Georgia's congressional map. They frame the move as a politically motivated attempt to manipulate electoral districts.
- Center: Governors call special sessions to redraw state electoral maps Center outlets report on Governor Kemp's call for a special legislative session on June 17 to redraw Georgia's congressional map, detailing the procedural steps involved. They also note South Carolina Governor McMaster's initial consideration of a similar redistricting session, which was later canceled.