South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
Summary
South Carolina Republican state senators voted against a plan to quickly redraw congressional districts before the upcoming midterm elections. The plan, supported by President Donald Trump, aimed to change district lines to benefit Republicans but was rejected due to concerns about the rushed process and ongoing voting.Key Facts
- South Carolina state senators voted 26-18 to reject mid-decade redistricting before the November elections.
- The proposed map would have canceled the current congressional election and redrawn districts.
- The changes were intended to reduce Democratic voters in Congressman Jim Clyburn’s district.
- Early voting had already begun when the redistricting proposal was considered.
- Fourteen Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the plan.
- The map was created by a consultant in Washington D.C. with little input from local lawmakers.
- President Trump called state Republican leaders multiple times to support the redistricting.
- State Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey opposed the plan, accepting possible political consequences.
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