Georgia Republicans decline to redraw congressional map in defiance of Trump (opens original article in a new tab)

Georgia Republicans chose not to redraw the state's congressional map during a special session, citing a rushed timeline and unclear impacts of a recent Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. The decision comes as Republicans seek to maintain their majority in the US House by leveraging redistricting, though Georgia's status as a swing state complicates their efforts.

• Georgia Republicans declined to redraw congressional map during special session
• Supreme Court decision weakened Voting Rights Act minority protections
• Republicans aim to preserve US House majority through redistricting
• Georgia is a swing state with potential for Democratic gains