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Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats

May 18, 2026 11:22 AM EDT

Associated Press,

An effort to reshape South Carolina’s congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the State House, as lawmakers launch a lengthy and potentially testy discussion on whether to accede to President Donald Trump’s desires for a U.S. House map that could yield a clean sweep for Republicans.

Effort to redraw SC’s congressional districts continues at State House

May 8, 2026 6:31 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

The effort to redraw South Carolina’s congressional districts continued Friday, May 8, 2026, at the State House.

SC house approves special session on redistricting

May 7, 2026 6:28 PM EDT

CNN,

SC lawmakers are one step closer to holding a vote on redrawing the state’s congressional districts.

South Carolina moves to ban grade floor policies for public schools

May 6, 2026 6:33 PM EDT

ABC Team,

South Carolina lawmakers have approved legislation that would ban ‘grade-floor’ policies in K-12 public schools, positioning the Palmetto State to be the first in the nation to enact such a prohibition.

Lawmakers raise awareness about hunger on SC college campuses

Apr 21, 2026 6:22 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lawmakers from both parties joined students and advocates today to raise awareness about hunger on college campuses in South Carolina.

House overrides Gov. McMaster’s NIL bill veto

Mar 26, 2026 5:35 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

House lawmakers voted to override Governor Henry McMaster’s veto of a bill that would shield college athlete revenue-sharing agreements from public record requests.