Republican lawmakers in South Carolina voted against a proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the November midterm elections. In a special session of the legislature, state senators voted 26-18 to reject the mid-decade redistricting effort, which aimed to alter Congressman Jim Clyburn's district. This decision ends the possibility of changing the district maps to potentially benefit Republican candidates.
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- loaded language: 'defy'
- loaded language: 'breakneck bid'
- loaded language: 'gerrymandered gains'
- framing: South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
- editorializing: ending hope in Washington to split up congressman Jim Clyburn’s district
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South Carolina Senate Rejects Proposal for Mid-Cycle Redistricting
The South Carolina Senate voted 26-18 against a proposal for mid-cycle redistricting aimed at altering Congressman Jim Clyburn's district. The rejection of this proposal comes ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'defy'
- ✕ loaded language: 'breakneck bid'
- ✕ loaded language: 'gerrymandered gains'
- ✕ framing: South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
- ✕ editorializing: ending hope in Washington to split up congressman Jim Clyburn’s district
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South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
South Carolina Senate Rejects Proposal for Mid-Cycle Redistricting