South Carolina readies special session to redraw congressional map, targeting Clyburn seat
TL;DR
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to summon lawmakers for a Friday special session to redraw SC's congressional map and eliminate Rep. Jim Clyburn’s majority-Black district after the Senate blocked a Trump-backed plan. The move signals a continued GOP redistricting push in the wake of the Callais decision, though some Republicans warn against rushing the process and raising election administration concerns.
- South Carolina revives Trump-backed redistricting push Democracy Docket
- South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps The New York Times
- South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat The Washington Post
- Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed Reuters
- SC House plans return Friday to take up redistricting, GOP leader says The State
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