Gov. Brian Kemp: 2026 primary will go forward, maps can’t be redrawn until 2028 election cycle
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Published on May 1, 2026.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has stated that the state's May 19 primary will proceed despite a recent Supreme Court decision regarding Congressional district maps. The ruling allows for redistricting to be based on the will of the voters, not the decisions of federal judges. Some Republicans have demanded that the legislature reconvenes into special session to redraw the district lines. However, Kemp stated that it would be too late for new maps for the 2026 midterm election and any new ones would need to be made for 2028.
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