Georgia Congressional Voter Map Favoring GOP Approved By Judge

A federal judge Thursday approved Georgia’s new congressional and legislative voting districts, drawn to favor Republicans, finding that the creation of a majority-Black district in the Atlanta area satisfies his earlier demand for a map that doesn’t dilute the votes of Black people.

The approval of the maps will likely allow for Republicans to retain the 9-5 majority they hold among the state’s congressional seats, while remaining the majority party in the state Senate and House. The maps will go into effect for the 2024 election.

US District Judge Steve Jones wrote the maps “fully complied” with ...