South Carolina House advances new GOP-favored map to weaken Clyburn seat 

South Carolina House Republicans advanced a new GOP-favored map aimed at dismantling Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district and putting the GOP one step closer toward passing an aggressive redraw ahead of the midterms.  

The Palmetto State’s lower chamber passed new congressional lines in a 74-37 vote shortly after midnight Wednesday. Four Republicans defected, voting against the proposed map.  

The legislation now heads to the state Senate, which needs to pass those same congressional lines before it heads to Gov. Henry McMaster’s (R) desk for his signature. The bill also calls for a special primary on Aug. 18 for the congressional contests, instead of holding the elections with the rest of state’s primaries on June 9. 

“This fight is bigger than one district,” Clyburn said in a post on the social media platform X earlier this month regarding Republicans’ intentions to dismantle........

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