Overview

• Georgia Republicans have proposed new district maps that would create additional Black-majority districts in response to a federal court order that found the current maps illegally diluted Black votes.
• The proposed maps would likely maintain the current Republican majorities in both the state House and Senate, despite the creation of new Black-majority districts that are expected to favor Democrats.
• Democrats have criticized the Republican proposal, arguing that it does not adequately address the court's concerns and instead seeks to maintain Republican control.
• The new maps would redraw several districts currently held by Democrats, potentially inviting primary challenges for some incumbent Democrats.
• The state of Georgia has pledged to appeal the court order, which could result in further changes to the district maps in the future.