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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.

Published May 12, 2026, 8:40 PM

Updated May 18, 2026, 10:42 AM1.5K

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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.

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