James Burchett, loyal Republican, walked the plank for his party on Wednesday.
Burchett came forward as the Georgia House debated a map to redraw districts for its 180 members and asked members to vote for a plan that draws the Waycross resident into the same district as another Republican, Rep Dominic LaRiccia of Douglas.
“I may not come back,” Burchett said. “I do not relish the opportunity to have to run against one of my colleagues. But I’m able to set it aside because I feel confidently that this is what’s best for us.”
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