South Carolina Republicans Reject Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan, Preserving Current Districts
Republican lawmakers in South Carolina have voted against a proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts, a move that defies President Trump's push for redistricting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The state senate voted 26-18 against the plan, which aimed to alter the district of Democratic Congressman Jim Clyburn, potentially reducing the number of Democratic voters. The proposal was part of a broader Republican strategy to leverage a recent Supreme Court ruling that weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act. Despite pressure from Trump, including direct calls to state leaders, the proposal was rejected due to concerns over the rushed process and the ongoing election cycle. State Senator Tom Davis criticized the lack of local input and the brief consultation process, while others, like Senator Richard Cash, opposed halting an election already in progress. 
