Southern Redistricting Battles Escalate
Key Questions
What prompted South Carolina Governor McMaster to order a special session for redistricting?
South Carolina Governor McMaster ordered a special session for redrawing congressional maps under pressure from the White House. The GOP is targeting District 6, currently held by Rep. Clyburn, as part of escalating southern redistricting battles.
What is the timeline for redistricting-related events in Louisiana?
Louisiana has scheduled an open primary for November 3 following a Supreme Court ruling. This is part of ongoing redistricting developments in the region.
What is Virginia doing in response to its redistricting ruling?
Virginia is appealing a state court ruling on redistricting to the Supreme Court, with briefs pending before an August primary. These actions could create national ripples in House races.
SC Gov. McMaster orders special session for congressional map redraw under WH pressure, GOP targets Clyburn Dist. 6; LA schedules Nov. 3 open primary post-SCOUTS; VA appeals state ruling to SCOTUS with briefs pending pre-Aug primary. Potential national House race ripples.