Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of House seats – US politics live
Summary
South Carolina lawmakers will start debating a new map for congressional districts, influenced by President Donald Trump’s push to redraw boundaries that may help Republicans win all House seats in the state. The effort follows a recent Supreme Court decision that reduced protections meant to keep minority voting districts, affecting areas held by Democrats like Representative Jim Clyburn.Key Facts
- South Carolina’s state House will begin detailed talks on new congressional district maps.
- President Trump supports a map that could allow Republicans to win all House seats in the state.
- A Supreme Court ruling weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act for minority districts.
- The ruling permits redrawing districts that currently have large Black populations, which have elected Democrats.
- Representative Jim Clyburn, the only Democrat from South Carolina’s seven House members, plans to run for re-election despite possible district changes.
- South Carolina’s early voting for state primaries starts May 26, with primaries on June 9.
- There is also pending legislation to move House primaries from June to August.
- Related political events include Senator Bill Cassidy losing a primary in Louisiana and controversies over funding and projects linked to President Trump.
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