South Carolina Republicans block Trump’s effort to gain more House seats
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- The failure to approve a new congressional map in South Carolina preserved the district of Rep. James E. Clyburn, a key Democratic leader and the first Black congressman from the state in nearly 100 years.
- Republicans encountered setbacks as their efforts to redraw congressional districts were blocked both internally in South Carolina and by a federal court in Alabama.
- These developments complicate Republican plans to reshape districts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.