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South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive

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New York TimesAMay 26, 9:56 PM

South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump

With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.

The GuardianAMay 26, 9:07 PM

South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive

Bid to remake maps and reduce Democratic voters in Jim Clyburn’s district before midterms fails in state senate Republican lawmakers in South Carolina have defied Donald Trump and rejected a breakneck

Democracy DocketBMay 26, 11:06 PM

In blow to Trump, South Carolina lawmakers drop bid to pass gerrymander for midterms - Democracy Docket

In blow to Trump, South Carolina lawmakers drop bid to pass gerrymander for midterms  Democracy Docket

Democracy DocketBMay 20, 6:19 PM

South Carolina redistricting: House rigs rules to quickly advance gerrymandered map - Democracy Docket

South Carolina redistricting: House rigs rules to quickly advance gerrymandered map  Democracy Docket

Democracy DocketBMay 21, 6:54 PM

South Carolina redistricting: Lawmakers take next step to pass gerrymandered map as election looms - Democracy Docket

South Carolina redistricting: Lawmakers take next step to pass gerrymandered map as election looms  Democracy Docket

NPRAMay 26, 6:46 PM

Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature

Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition.

Talking Points MemoBMay 26, 10:21 PM

In Defiance of Trump, South Carolina Senate Kills Pre-2026 Redistricting Push

‘Neither My Conscience Nor Common Sense Will Allow Me to Stop an Election’ South Carolina on Tuesday joined the outlier...

CBS NewsBMay 26, 6:27 PM

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map

The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.

PoliticoAMay 26, 6:02 PM

Clyburn’s seat survives for now as South Carolina Republicans buck Trump on redistricting

President Donald Trump had ramped up pressure on the Palmetto State, but he fell short in his goal of ousting the state’s lone Democrat.

VoxBMay 26, 7:00 PM

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President Donald Trump speaks on the phone as he returns to the White House on May 25, 2026. | Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images There’s an old line, sometimes attributed to President Dw

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