Kemp rejects special session to limit governor's powers – FOX 5 Atlanta

Kemp rejects special session to limit governor’s powers  FOX 5 Atlanta

Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not call a special legislative session to restrict executive branch powers or consider changes to Georgia's legislative or congressional districts. ATLANTA – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not call a special session of the General Assembly to limit the powers of the incoming governor or consider redistricting changes following Tuesday's election, which delivered major victories for Democrats across the state. RELATED: Historic election reshapes Georgia's political future: Here's what happened In a statement Wednesday, Kemp said he would respect the election results and uphold Georgia's laws and constitution as the state prepares for a transition in leadership. "The voters of our state have spoken.

As long as I’m governor, we will always respect the results of secure, accessible, and fair elections, and also abide by the laws and constitution of our state," Kemp said. The Republican governor's statement comes after Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the governor's race, becoming the first woman elected to lead Georgia. Kemp explicitly ruled out calling lawmakers back to Atlanta to consider legislation that could reduce the authority of the governor's office before Bottoms takes office in January. "I will not be calling a special session of the Georgia General Assembly in order to curtail executive branch powers or debate redistricting changes," Kemp said. His statement also