Redistricting debate shifts as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats
Summary
South Carolina lawmakers are beginning discussions on redrawing the state’s congressional districts, with a focus on creating a map that could allow Republicans to win all seven U.S. House seats. This effort follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that weakens certain protections for minority voting districts.Key Facts
- South Carolina is considering redrawing its U.S. House districts soon.
- The goal is to create a map favoring Republicans to win every House seat in the state.
- A recent Supreme Court decision reduced protections for minority-focused voting districts under the Voting Rights Act.
- This change allows Republicans to redraw districts that have large Black populations, which usually elect Democrats.
- U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the only Democrat in South Carolina’s delegation, says he will run regardless of how his district is redrawn.
- The state’s primary election is June 9, with early voting starting May 26.
- Proposed legislation in South Carolina could move the U.S. House primary elections to August.
- Republican Governor Henry McMaster supports redistricting to increase Republican seats and prevent Democrats from controlling the House.
- Some Republicans worry that trying to win every seat might spread their voters too thin, making some districts vulnerable.
- Republicans are pushing similar redistricting efforts in several other states to gain more House seats nationwide.
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