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Clyburn on South Carolina record-breaking early voter turnout: People were ‘very angry’

Clyburn on South Carolina record-breaking early voter turnout: People were ‘very angry’

Summary

Rep. Jim Clyburn said South Carolina saw a record number of early voters because many people were upset about a new redistricting plan by Republicans. He explained that anger often motivates people to vote, which helped increase turnout.

Key Facts

  • South Carolina experienced a record-breaking number of early voters.
  • Rep. Jim Clyburn spoke about this high turnout on Tuesday.
  • He linked the increased voting to anger over a Republican redistricting plan.
  • Redistricting means changing the boundaries of voting districts.
  • Clyburn believes people vote more when they feel angry about political issues.
  • He cast his own early vote in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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