Another Republican governor has refused to comply with Donald Trump’s demand to manipulate their state’s elections in his favor. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, a longtime ally of Trump, will not call a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional map mid-decade, according to his office.
McMaster’s office informed Palmetto Politics that he had been in communication with the White House following the Supreme Court’s decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act last week. However, his office denied claims of being “pressured” by the Trump administration, stating the discussions were part of “ongoing coordination” and “regular communications” between the governor and Trump.
Shortly after the Supreme Court’s ruling, McMaster suggested reviewing South Carolina’s congressional map, which was upheld as recently as 2024. He wrote on X, “In light of the Court’s most recent decision on the Voting Rights Act, it would be appropriate for the General Assembly to ensure that South Carolina’s congressional map still complies with all requirements of federal law and the U.S. Constitution.”
Currently, South Carolina’s congressional delegation includes six Republicans and one Democrat in the House of Representatives.
Last week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, another Republican, also announced he would not pursue mid-decade redistricting following the Supreme Court’s decision. Meanwhile, Trump has continued to threaten red states that refuse to comply with his election interference demands.
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