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Trump Pushes Redraw, SC Map Could Boost Democrats

5/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rep. James Clyburn said President Donald Trump is urging South Carolina legislators to redraw the map to dismantle the 6th District.
The South Carolina House released a congressional map on May 7, 2026 that would alter district boundaries.
Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey warned the new map could create competitive seats and boost Democrats.
House lawmakers have introduced bills to move the June 9 primary to August 11 if the map passes.

History

Historical Context

The 1962 Supreme Court decision in Baker v. Carr ended the view that congressional apportionment was a political question, allowing courts to enforce roughly equal districts. After later cases left partisan gerrymandering unsettled, the 2019 Rucho ruling declared it non-justiciable. Today Rep. James Clyburn and Shane Massey cite Baker v. Carr as a basis to challenge President Trump’s push to redraw South Carolina’s 6th District.

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Story summary

Rep. James Clyburn said President Donald Trump is urging South Carolina legislators to redraw the map to dismantle the 6th District.
The South Carolina House released a congressional map on May 7, 2026 that would alter district boundaries.
Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey warned the new map could create competitive seats and boost Democrats.
House lawmakers have introduced bills to move the June 9 primary to August 11 if the map passes.

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