Red State Takes Step Toward Redistricting Ahead Of Midterm Elections

The South Carolina House Rules Committee has opened the door for possible redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

“In a 12-2 vote, members amended the sine die resolution to add redistricting as a special session option for the legislature to consider,” WSAV reports.

South Carolina’s congressional delegation consists of 6 Republicans and 1 Democrat.

A newly-drawn congressional map could potentially produce a 7-0 GOP advantage.

JUST IN: South Carolina House committee votes IN FAVOR of redistricting before the 2026 midterms — with a 7R-0D map likely to prevail thanks to the Supreme Court ending racial gerrymandering

This could likely eliminate James Clyburn (D)’s district — which was CHEATED IN, and… pic.twitter.com/4meZ0J8cCK

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 6, 2026

WSAV noted:

This would happen after the regular session adjourned and after some absentee ballots had already been turned in.

The resolution will take a 2/3 vote in the House and Senate to pass.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster