Will Georgia redraw its political maps before 2028?
From Politically Georgia by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 4, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
The episode discusses potential redistricting in Georgia, competitive Democratic primaries, and the legacy of Congressman David Scott.
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy answer listener questions with producer Shane Backler, starting with how competitive Democratic primaries could change the usual crossover voting patterns in Georgia. They also examine whether a recent Supreme Court ruling could trigger another round of redistricting, why Rick Jackson is already targeting Keisha Lance Bottoms, and what counted as a win in the latest Republican Senate debate. The episode also looks at DSA-backed candidates challenging Georgia Democrats, skepticism around prediction markets, and the race to replace the late Congressman David Scott. Shane shares remembrance tape from Marcye Scott and Calvin Smyre on David Scott’s legacy and long ties to his district. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Shane Backler
Topics covered
- redistricting
- Georgia politics
- Democratic primaries
- Republican Senate debate
- David Scott's legacy
- crossover voting patterns
- DSA-backed candidates
Keywords
- redistricting
- Georgia
- Democratic primaries
- Republican debate
- David Scott
- Keisha Lance Bottoms
- crossover voting
- DSA candidates
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Democratic Socialists of America, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Places: Georgia, Georgia Democrats
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