Republicans in the South Carolina House are pushing a congressional redistricting plan that could help them gain an additional seat in the November midterm elections.

South Carolina lawmakers clashed over the timing of redistricting efforts Thursday, spending hours debating the impact of the proposed change on the ongoing primary election.

A Tuesday lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina and the state chapter of the League of Women Voters says lawmakers in the Palmetto State violated debate rules by failing to notify the public of a meeting where elected officials discussed redistricting measures.

Republicans and Democrats in South Carolina have options up and down the ballot for the June 9 primary. Governor Henry McMaster is term-limited, and South Carolina voters will elect a new governor this fall.

In a lawsuit brought byThe American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina accused South Carolina lawmakers of violating the law during a special House Rules

South Carolina lawmakers have said they want to see the state’s congressional lines changed to maximize Republicans’ ability to win congressional seats

The South Carolina House passed a redistricting proposal early Wednesday after hours of debate.

COLUMBIA, S.C. Despite objections over the expedited process to redraw congressional districts, the South Carolina House passed a new map aimed at electing seven Republicans to th