South Carolina House backs congressional map favoring GOP but bill faces a more skeptical Senate
Summary
The South Carolina House approved a new map for U.S. congressional districts that favors Republicans, aiming to help them win more seats in the November elections. The plan, supported by President Donald Trump, now moves to the state Senate, where some Republicans are more cautious about its impact.Key Facts
- The South Carolina House passed a redistricting plan that benefits Republican candidates.
- The map targets the state’s only Democratic-held U.S. House district to give Republicans an advantage.
- President Donald Trump encouraged South Carolina to redraw districts before the November midterms.
- Four Republicans voted against the bill after a long 14-hour session.
- The bill must still pass the South Carolina Senate, which has some doubts about the plan.
- The new plan would delay South Carolina’s U.S. House primaries from June to August and add at least $3 million in election costs.
- Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, whose district is being changed, plans to run for re-election despite the new map.
- Democrats opposed the changes, citing concerns about their impact, but Republicans rejected their amendments.
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