South Carolina Moves to Redraw Maps, Aiming to Eliminate Lone Majority-Black District

Gov. Henry McMaster called lawmakers back for a special session to redraw South Carolina’s congressional map and eliminate its lone majority-Black district, reversing an earlier stance amid pressure from Trump. The plan unfolds as the Senate blocked reconvening and with the June 9 primary deadline looming; proposals to decouple the congressional primary and push it to August could cost about $2.5 million and cause voter confusion. Critics warn that the rushed redistricting could backfire by mobilizing Black turnout and harming Republicans, while officials voice concerns about input and process amid a tight timetable.