South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to convene a special legislative session aimed at redrawing the state’s congressional map. The move follows a recent Senate vote that blocked a similar resolution, reopening the debate over the single Democratic district represented by James Clyburn. Republicans now face a tight timetable before the June 9 primary.

McMaster’s decision arrives amid a national scramble to reshape districts after the Supreme Court’s recent strike against the Voting Rights Act. President Trump has urged a GOP sweep of all seven South Carolina seats, pressuring lawmakers to act quickly. If a new map passes, it could erase Clyburn’s seat and tilt the balance toward Republicans.

The Republican-controlled General Assembly must weigh legal hurdles, such as overseas ballots already cast, and the risk of lawsuits if election dates shift. Senate Leader Shane Massey warns that changes could mobilize Black voters and spark backlash. House Leader Davey Hiott, however, insists the chamber is ready to vote on a new map within a week.

With the state legislature back in session, the timing is critical: primaries begin June 9, but early voting starts two weeks earlier. Republicans control the chamber, so a simple majority could approve a new map, but public input and legal challenges may delay implementation. The outcome will reshape South Carolina’s congressional delegation before the midterms.