South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Summary
Democrats in South Carolina are gathering to celebrate after the state Senate, led by Republicans, rejected a plan supported by President Donald Trump. The plan would have redrawn voting districts to help Republicans try to defeat Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's only Democratic congressman.Key Facts
- South Carolina is mostly controlled by Republicans.
- The state Senate is led by the Republican Party.
- President Donald Trump supported a plan to redraw House district lines.
- The redistricting plan aimed to help Republicans win more seats this fall.
- A key target was Rep. Jim Clyburn, a powerful Democrat in Congress since 1993.
- The Republican-led Senate rejected the redistricting effort.
- Democrats see this as a win and are holding events to celebrate.
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