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Redistricting Taking Place in Georgia

Changes in legislative maps can make a huge difference for elected officials.

A special session is planned today for the Georgia General Assembly to tackle some tough issues. But regardless of what else is on the agenda, it is the process of redrawing the state's legislative and congressional districts that will dominate the term.

The AJC reported that Friday's release of proposed House districts will be the first opportunity for anyone outside of the General Assembly to get a sense of what is on the minds of Republican leaders who control the reapportionment process. Maps can be viewed at www.legis.ga.gov.

Redistricting is the every 10-year process following the Census where states redraw the lines of legislative districts. It's an important process to elected officials as a minor change in district lines can spell the difference between re-election and forced retirement.

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Republicans dominate the process in Georgia by virtue of their control of the House, Senate and governor's office. But Georgia is also one of nine states covered by Section V of the Voting Rights Act requiring federal approval for any change in election law, including redistricting.

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