South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
South Carolina Republicans have rejected a proposal to rapidly redraw congressional districts ahead of the midterm elections, defying Donald Trump's push for the change. The state senate voted 26-18 against the redistricting plan, which aimed to reduce Democratic voter representation in Jim Clyburn's district. This decision comes as early voting has already begun, and some lawmakers expressed concerns about the rushed process and its implications for voters.
- ▪The South Carolina state senate voted 26-18 against a proposal to redraw congressional districts.
- ▪The redistricting plan aimed to reduce Democratic representation in Jim Clyburn's district before the midterm elections.
- ▪Early voting had already started, leading some lawmakers to argue against changing the district lines at this time.
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Lawmakers during a redistricting debate in the South California legislature in Columbia last week. Photograph: Jeffrey Collins/APView image in fullscreenLawmakers during a redistricting debate in the South California legislature in Columbia last week. Photograph: Jeffrey Collins/APUS politicsSouth Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting driveBid to remake maps before midterms and reduce Democratic voters in Jim Clyburn’s district fails in state senateGeorge Chidi and agenciesTue 26 May 2026 15.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRepublican lawmakers in South Carolina have defied Donald Trump and rejected a breakneck bid to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of November’s US midterm elections.In a 26-18 vote, state senators rejected mid-decade…
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