South Carolina state senators blocked a redistricting effort Tuesday that President Donald Trump had urged to target the state's lone Democratic congressional seat. The move came after weeks of debate and despite pressure from the White House.
The state Senate defeated a procedural motion to advance the map on a 24-20 vote, with 12 Republicans joining all Democrats to fall short of the 26 votes needed. Early voting had already begun for the June 9 primary, a key factor cited by opponents of the rushed process.
