South Carolina’s redistricting effort fails in the state Senate with GOP opposition
South Carolina's redistricting effort has failed in the state Senate due to opposition from Republican lawmakers. The Senate voted against advancing a new congressional map, which was intended to be implemented for the upcoming midterm elections. This decision came after some Republicans changed their stance as early voting for the primary began, citing concerns over the timing of the redistricting process.
- ▪The South Carolina Senate voted 20-24 against a measure to advance a new congressional map.
- ▪The proposed map aimed to eliminate the state's single majority-Black district and increase Republican chances in that seat.
- ▪Some Republican senators changed their votes due to the timing of the ongoing election process.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 26, 2026, 5:44 PM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionSouth Carolina’s redistricting effort fails in the state Senate amid GOP oppositionSome Republican lawmakers changed their stance on enacting a new map before the midterms when early voting for the June primary began on Tuesday.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey counts votes in the chamber during a break in the Senate's redistricting debate on Friday in Columbia, S.C. Jeffrey Collins / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Jane C.
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