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May 7, 2026
Clyburn Warns GOP Redistricting Efforts Could Backfire
- Rep. James Clyburn warned that the GOP's redistricting efforts could inadvertently lead to more Democratic seats in Congress.
- The South Carolina legislature is considering a delay in the primary election to allow time for redistricting, which could confuse voters.
- Clyburn emphasized the importance of maintaining fair representation amid ongoing legal battles over districting following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
2 Sources
- Clyburn rips South Carolina redistricting push: ‘We cannot let them succeed’May 7, 2026 at 8:38 PM · The Hill
- 'Democratic kingmaker' Clyburn warns GOP-led effort to 'break' his district could backfireMay 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM · Fox News