South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
South Carolina Democrats are expected to celebrate after a GOP-led redistricting effort backed by Trump was rejected. The failure of this initiative preserves the congressional district of Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's only Democratic representative. The party's events this weekend include a fundraiser and a gathering that has become a platform for presidential hopefuls.
- ▪Democrats in South Carolina are gathering for events following the failure of a redistricting plan.
- ▪The GOP-led effort aimed to redraw district lines to benefit Republicans and target Rep. Jim Clyburn.
- ▪Clyburn condemned the redistricting attempt as an effort to disenfranchise Democratic and African American voters.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSouth Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting pushDemocrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are likely to be jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to RepublicansByMEG KINNARD Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 5:00 AM1:26FILE - Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., speaks to attendees at his World Famous Fish Fry, May 30, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)The Associated PressCOLUMBIA, S.C.
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