McMaster set to call South Carolina special session on redistricting: Reports
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is moving to call a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map, a push that has generated significant partisan debate. The effort follows earlier rejection of redistricting proposals by the state Senate, with supporters arguing the new map is necessary while opponents contend it represents partisan gerrymandering. Similar redistricting battles are unfolding across multiple states including Mississippi and Louisiana.
Left-leaning outlets characterize McMaster's redistricting push as a partisan gerrymander effort tied to Trump's political agenda. They emphasize that lawmakers previously rejected these maps and frame the special session as an attempt to circumvent democratic opposition to redrawing districts in ways that would benefit Republicans.
Center and independent sources provide straightforward reporting on McMaster's announcement and the procedural aspects of calling a special session. They document the competing redistricting efforts across multiple states without emphasizing partisan motivations.
Right-leaning outlets frame the redistricting effort as necessary conservative action being blocked by Republican moderates they view as insufficiently committed to GOP interests. They criticize state Senate leadership for opposing the maps and characterize the situation as a battle within Republican ranks over party priorities.
Key Differences
- Left outlets emphasize gerrymandering concerns and Trump's influence, while right outlets focus on intra-GOP conflict between conservative activists and moderate Republicans.
- Left sources highlight the previous rejection of these maps as evidence of democratic opposition, while right sources view that rejection as a failure of party leadership.
- Center coverage maintains procedural focus on the special session mechanics, largely avoiding the partisan characterizations present in left and right coverage.
Left(11)
PoliticoAMay 13, 7:13 PM
McMaster plans to call special session to redraw South Carolina House map
The decision would tee up the state legislature to pass a new 7-0 map favoring Republicans this cycle.
PoliticoAMay 12, 8:40 PM
South Carolina Republicans tank redistricting, for now
Tuesday’s vote doesn’t mark a definitive end for efforts to redraw the state’s maps — but it does make it harder to accomplish this year.
Democracy DocketBMay 13, 7:13 PM
South Carolina revives Trump-backed redistricting push - Democracy Docket
South Carolina revives Trump-backed redistricting push Democracy Docket
Democracy DocketBMay 12, 8:42 PM
South Carolina redistricting: Lawmakers reject gerrymander in blow to Trump - Democracy Docket
South Carolina redistricting: Lawmakers reject gerrymander in blow to Trump Democracy Docket
HuffPostCMay 12, 9:13 PM
Trump's Redistricting Push Fizzles In South Carolina Senate But Wins In Missouri's Top Court
Republicans hope the new Trump-backed map could help them win an additional seat in the midterm elections.
Talking Points MemoBMay 13, 9:47 PM
A South Carolina Gerrymandered Map Might Be Back on the Table
South Carolina may end up calling a special session on redistricting after all, according to local reports, reviving the possibility...
Democracy DocketBMay 8, 6:33 PM
South Carolina moves to cancel June primary to allow for GOP gerrymander - Democracy Docket
South Carolina moves to cancel June primary to allow for GOP gerrymander Democracy Docket
Democracy DocketBMay 13, 5:48 PM
Mississippi governor plans to redraw congressional map, eliminate majority-Black district after midterms - Democracy Docket
Mississippi governor plans to redraw congressional map, eliminate majority-Black district after midterms Democracy Docket
The GuardianAMay 13, 4:27 PM
Mississippi governor rules out redrawn supreme court maps before midterms
Tate Reeves cancels special legislative session but expects to redraw four congressional districts before 2027 elections On Wednesday morning, Mississippi’s governor, Tate Reeves, said that he was can
Democracy DocketBMay 9, 7:00 AM
Redistricting - Democracy Docket
Redistricting Democracy Docket
Democracy DocketBMay 12, 9:43 PM
Live Redistricting Tracker: All the Republican Gerrymanders — and Democrats’ Counter-Moves - Democracy Docket
Live Redistricting Tracker: All the Republican Gerrymanders — and Democrats’ Counter-Moves Democracy Docket
Center(4)
The HillBMay 13, 8:57 PM
McMaster set to call South Carolina special session on redistricting: Reports
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is planning to call state lawmakers back for a special session next week to take up a new congressional map that would wholly favor Republicans, according to mul
The HillBMay 13, 8:18 PM
Mississippi governor cancels redistricting special session
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) on Wednesday said he will cancel a special session to consider new voting maps for the state’s three Supreme Court voting districts. Reeves announced the cancellation
The HillBMay 13, 1:53 PM
Watch live: House Democrats speak with eyes on redistricting, affordability
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday afternoon as the redistricting battle heats up ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats have leaned into the mid-decade drawing of ne
Al JazeeraBMay 13, 9:00 PM
Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push
Louisiana governor suspends vote following Supreme Court ruling; critics say move sows confusion and violates law.
Right(8)
TownhallDMay 13, 6:15 AM
The South Carolina State Senate Majority Leader Has to Go
RedStateDMay 13, 4:06 PM
Redistrict Now: South Carolina Conservatives Battle RINO Holdouts
TownhallDMay 12, 9:25 PM
Disappointment Doesn't Come Close to Describing What Just Happened in South Carolina
Daily CallerDMay 13, 9:03 PM
Mississippi Gov. Cancels Special Session Amid Redistricting Push In The South
"It’s complicated"
TownhallDMay 13, 7:00 PM
Why Mississippi's Governor Called Off a Special Session to Redraw Its Maps Today
The Western JournalDMay 13, 8:38 PM
Red-State Governor Cancels Special Redistricting Session for Congressional Seats
Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, in an apparent reversal, rescinded his call for a special legislative session to redraw the state’s legislative district maps. Last month, the U.S. Supreme C
National ReviewBMay 13, 10:30 AM
New York Enters the Redistricting Wars
The path to a new gerrymandered map may be more difficult than state Democrats would hope.
Daily WireCMay 13, 12:12 PM
Democrats Try To Gaslight America After Redistricting Faceplant
Virginia Democrats are gaslighting the American public after losing big on their redistricting gamble by attempting to sell a big lie to save face. Prominent Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cort
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