Clyburn Stands Firm on Reelection Amid SC Redistricting Push
TL;DR
Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, says he will run for reelection in South Carolina despite aggressive GOP redistricting efforts following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, arguing his district’s roughly 45% Black makeup and his decades-long record will carry him, while warning Republicans to beware what they wish for as maps could reshape the delegation and potentially boost Democratic seats.
- Clyburn remains confident in reelection bid, despite GOP redistricting efforts Politico
- Despite pressure, Gov. Henry McMaster won’t call special session to redraw SC’s congressional map Post and Courier
- South Carolina moves to cancel June primary to allow for GOP gerrymander Democracy Docket
- Trump’s Team Expands Redistricting Push After Scoring Wins in Court WSJ
- LOOK: What proposed SC redistricting map could mean for Columbia, the Midlands WIS News 10
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