South Carolina Senate effectively kills proposed congressional map backed by Trump

The map could have allowed the GOP to flip Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat.

The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday effectively killed a proposed congressional map that could have allowed Republicans to flip the seat held by Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, a major rebuff to a mid-decade redistricting effort promoted by President Donald Trump.

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Related Topics

• Redistricting
• Congress
• Midterm elections

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