South Carolina Republicans reject redistricting, save Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat

South Carolina Republicans have declined to redraw their congressional districts ahead of the November elections, blocking a redistricting measure that would have eliminated the state's only Democrat-held seat.

South Carolina Republicans reject redistricting, save Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat

TL;DR

  • South Carolina Republicans will not redraw congressional districts before the November elections.
  • A redistricting measure that could have eliminated the state's sole Democrat-held seat has been blocked.
  • The decision means the current congressional map will remain in place for the elections.