The Winners and Losers of Georgia’s New Political Maps
House Speaker David Ralston calls to order the ...
- Redistricting determines the political future of the state but also how federal and state funds are allocated to your community.
- GOP likely to lose a few seats but retain a strong majority in Georgia House and Senate.
- Democrats likely to lose a member in U.S. Congress that will narrow control of U.S. House of Representatives.
- Splitting of certain minority communities and cities raises questions about gerrymandering.
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