South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidates Call For Congressional Redistricting
After a landmark decision released by the United States Supreme Court that reduced the requirements for majority-minority districts under the Voting Rights Act. In response, the major Republican Gubernator candidates called on the state legislature to reconvene to redistrict.
Here is what the different Republicans candidates for Governor said about potentially redistricting:
Congressman Ralph Norman said, “Today’s ruling is turning point for our state! With a GOP supermajority, it’s time to redraw the lines so NO One has a guaranteed seat. Let’s create more competition in our congressional seats!!”
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette said, “Now more than ever, we must stand firmly with President Donald Trump and his America First agenda. That’s why its’ time for the State legislature to end the Democratic stronghold on the 8th Congressional District and let people, not politicians, decide who represents them.”
Attorney General Alan Wilson said, “In light of today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, South Carolina should take a fresh look at tis maps to ensure they reflect the Constitution. But the bigger problem isn’t just redistricting. It’s people elected from strong Republican districts who turn around and work against President Donald Trump’s agenda. You can draw the right lines, but it won’t matter if the people elected don’t actually represent the voters who sent them there.”
Congresswoman Nancy Mace said, “The Supreme court has delivered a decisive ruling, reaffirming the principle of equal protection under the law. For too long, left-wing groups have relied on racial gerrymander to engineer electoral outcomes, prioritizing race over merit. This decision dismantles those unconstitutional maps, ensuring our elections reflect the will of the people.”
State Senator Josh Kimbrell said, “Now that the Supreme Court has ruled racial gerrymandering unconstitutional, South Carolina has a responsibility to act. We should follow Florida’s lead, call a special session, and fix the 6th Congressional District. As Governor, this is a no-brainer—and I’ll lead the effort.”
South Carolina’s current Congressional delegation has six Republicans and one Democrat, long-time Congressman Jim Clyburn, who represents the Sixth District. In response to the Supreme Court decision, Clyburn has been pushing back trying to discourage Republicans in the state legislature from redrawing his redrawing his district.
