Supreme Court Declines to Hear Georgia Voter Discrimination Case

Decision upholds statewide election system for Public Service Commission, impacting Black voter representation.

Supreme Court's refusal ends hopes for district-based elections for Georgia's Public Service Commission.
Lower court's ruling that statewide voting system is constitutional remains in effect.
Civil rights groups argue the system dilutes Black voting power, preventing fair representation.
Georgia legislators extended terms for current commissioners, delaying elections until 2025.
The decision may influence similar voting rights challenges in other Southern states.