Redistricting push in South Carolina fails after state Senate bails
The South Carolina Senate has put an end to a recent redistricting push, voting 24-20 against advancing a new map.
TL;DR
- South Carolina Senate voted 24-20 against advancing a new redistricting map.
- The push for a new map followed a Supreme Court decision affecting Louisiana's districts and pressure from President Trump.
- Senators expressed concerns about the speed of the redistricting process and the reliance on an external consultant.
- The measure would have likely removed the state's only Democratic congressman, Rep. Jim Clyburn, from his seat.
- This is the second setback for Republicans, following a federal court ruling against new maps in Alabama.
- The decision punts the redistricting issue to a legislative session after the primary elections.