Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly focused on redistricting and election law changes, with lawmakers set to convene June 17, 2026.
The announcement comes just days after Tennessee Republicans approved a controversial redistricting plan in their state and follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision related to congressional districts.
Gov. Kemp signed the official proclamation Wednesday, May 13, authorizing lawmakers to consider legislation involving Georgia’s legislative and congressional maps. According to the order, legislators may “enact, revise, repeal, or amend” laws concerning the division of Georgia into districts for the State Senate, State House, and U.S. House of Representatives.
The proclamation references the recent Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais and states that any approved map changes would take effect beginning with the 2028 election cycle.
Georgia’s 2026 Primary Election is scheduled for May 19, meaning this year’s elections will not be impacted by the special session.
In addition to redistricting, lawmakers are expected to address issues connected to portions of a Georgia election law passed in 2024. The proclamation specifically references changes tied to Georgia Laws Act 697, also known as Senate Bill 189, which are set to take effect July 1, 2026.
Mike Cameron praised the governor’s decision to quickly call lawmakers back to Atlanta.
“It’s important that we take care of the business of the people of Georgia as soon as possible,” Cameron told WRCB-TV Chattanooga. “I appreciate Governor Kemp acting quickly. Let’s get to work and get this done.”