McMaster to call special session to redraw SC House map, likely cementing GOP 7-0 edge

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster plans a special session to redraw the state House map, a move that would likely yield a 7-0 Republican delegation and threaten Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn’s seat. The plan reverses his earlier position and follows pressure from Trump allies; lawmakers previously blocked redistricting without a special session. If adjourned, the legislature could pass the map by simple majority, while Democrats and some Republicans weigh the political implications and potential for new seats.