The South Carolina state Senate voted on May 12 against extending its current session, a setback in the effort to postpone the congressional primaries in the state and to redraw the state’s congressional map.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in the result, which required the support of a two-thirds majority.
It’s not over yet, as South Carolina’s Republican Gov. Henry McMaster could call a special session.
Were the effort to be successful, the primary would be delayed from June 9 to Aug. 11.
President Donald Trump weighed in on the redistricting issue on Monday, posting on social media that he was monitoring the situation closely and urging South Carolina senators to support delaying the primaries so new congressional districts can be created….
South Carolina Senate Votes Against Extending Session, Putting Redistricting in Jeopardy
