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Clyburn's district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting

Clyburn's district will remain intact for now after state lawmakers declined to advance a proposed congressional map.

Clyburn's district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting
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South Carolina Republican lawmakers declined to advance a proposed congressional map that would have targeted Rep. Jim Clyburn, leaving his majority-Black district intact for now. Clyburn has said he will seek another term regardless of the map.

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Jim Clyburn
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U.S. representative whose majority-Black district was left intact after state lawmakers declined to advance a new map

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Donald Trump
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Former president whose 2020 presidential campaign benefited from Clyburn's endorsement

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Former House speaker cited as a contemporary who has opted to retire

Former House majority leader cited as a contemporary who has opted to retire

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president referenced in an expert's comparison of Clyburn's historical standing; Chad Caton, Local Republican activist who spoke in support of the party's political opportunity; Richard Cash, Republican South Carolina state senator who cited early voting as a reason not to delay the election; Robert Smalls, Historical South Carolina congressman whom Clyburn identifies as a political hero

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South Carolina Senate Declines to Advance Congressional Map

South Carolina lawmakers declined to advance a proposed congressional map that would have reshaped James Clyburn’s district, leaving it intact for now. Center outlets focus on the proposal’s effect on Clyburn’s district, while WFAE also foregrounds his criticism of the proposal and call for public mapmaking.

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