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Republicans Target Democratic Districts in Redistricting Battle

8/8/2025

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Republicans are ramping up their campaign to reshape congressional districts across the country, targeting Democratic strongholds. In South Carolina, Rep. Ralph Norman is pushing for redistricting to unseat Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black congressman. In response, Democrats in Texas and California are mobilizing to safeguard their seats and seize new opportunities in the upcoming elections.

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Republicans are ramping up their campaign to reshape congressional districts across the country, targeting Democratic strongholds. In South Carolina, Rep. Ralph Norman is pushing for redistricting to unseat Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black congressman. In response, Democrats in Texas and California are mobilizing to safeguard their seats and seize new opportunities in the upcoming elections.