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May 12, 2026
Trump Pressures South Carolina to Redraw Congressional Map
- President Trump calls on South Carolina Republicans to redraw congressional maps to eliminate the sole Democratic seat.
- The South Carolina Senate is voting on mid-decade redistricting, which may delay upcoming primaries.
- Similar redistricting efforts are underway in Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee, aiming to strengthen GOP control ahead of the midterms.
2 Sources
- Trump tells SC Republicans to be ‘bold and courageous’ ahead of vote on redistrictingMay 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM · The Hill
- Trump urges South Carolina Republicans to redraw congressional mapMay 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM · Fox News