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South Carolina State Senate
Coverage of South Carolina State Senate in the Nexus archive.
- South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
South Carolina Republicans rejected a rapid redistricting effort in a 26-18 state senate vote, defying Donald Trump's push to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2022 midterms. The bid aimed to split Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn's district, a move intended to boost GOP gerrymandering advantages.
- South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
South Carolina Republican lawmakers rejected a rapid redistricting effort aimed at reducing Democratic influence in Jim Clyburn’s congressional district ahead of the 2022 midterms. The state senate voted 26-18 against mid-decade redistricting in a special session, defying pressure from Donald Trump and halting plans to gerrymander Republican gains.