South Carolina House backs congressional map favoring GOP but bill faces a more skeptical Senate
The South Carolina House has approved a congressional redistricting plan that favors Republicans, following pressure from President Trump. The plan aims to reshape the state's only Democratic-held district to enhance GOP chances in the upcoming midterm elections. However, the bill faces skepticism in the state Senate, where concerns about potential backlash and competitiveness for Democrats have been raised.
- ▪The South Carolina House endorsed a congressional redistricting plan aimed at benefiting Republicans.
- ▪President Trump urged the redistricting to help secure additional GOP seats in the November elections.
- ▪The bill will now move to the state Senate, where some Republicans are wary of its potential consequences.
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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 House backs congressional map favoring GOP but bill faces a more skeptical SenateThe South Carolina House has endorsed a plan to redraw its congressional districts to favor Republicans at the urging of President Donald TrumpByJEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press and DAVID A. LIEB Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 1:25 PM1:28Democratic South Carolina Rep. Wendell Gillard walks back to his desk with a sign after giving a speech during the redistricting debate on Tuesday. May 19, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)The Associated PressCOLUMBIA, S.C.
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