Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia will not rush into redrawing its political maps following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, signaling that any changes will likely come later.

In a new statement, Kemp said the ruling “requires Georgia to adopt new electoral maps before the 2028 election cycle,” but made it clear the state will not call a special session to redraw districts ahead of the 2026 elections.

The decision comes after the Supreme Court issued a ruling that weakens parts of the Voting Rights Act, potentially giving states more flexibility in how congressional districts are drawn.

While some Republican leaders in Georgia and other Southern states have pushed for immediate redistricting, Kemp’s position means current district maps are expected to remain in place through the next election cycle.

Political observers say the issue could still become a major focus ahead of 2028, as lawmakers evaluate how the court’s decision impacts representation and district boundaries across the state.

Georgia has already faced legal battles over its maps in recent years, including a federal court order in 2023 requiring lawmakers to redraw districts over concerns about minority voting strength.

Kemp’s announcement puts Georgia among states taking a more cautious approach, even as redistricting debates intensify across the South.