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McMaster calls on South Carolina lawmakers to return for redistricting special session
Key takeaways
- The move is the latest in a widespread redistricting effort from both parties ahead of the November midterm elections.
- Henry Mc Master issued an executive order after the state legislature adjourned its regular session on Thursday, directing state legislators to reconvene on Friday morning to consider the new map.
- The proposed new lines would significantly reshape the state s majority-Black 6th District, which is currently represented by Rep.
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The move is the latest in a widespread redistricting effort from both parties ahead of the November midterm elections.
Republican Gov. Henry Mc Master issued an executive order after the state legislature adjourned its regular session on Thursday, directing state legislators to reconvene on Friday morning to consider the new map.
The proposed new lines would significantly reshape the state s majority-Black 6th District, which is currently represented by Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.). Clyburn is the lone Democrat out of the state s seven House members.
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