Early voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional races
Early voting has commenced in South Carolina's primaries as state senators deliberate on potentially canceling congressional votes. This decision is tied to a Republican strategy aimed at redrawing districts to enhance their electoral advantage. U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn has expressed his intention to run for reelection despite the proposed changes to his district.
- ▪Early in-person voting began in South Carolina's primaries on Tuesday.
- ▪State senators are considering canceling congressional votes to schedule a new primary with revised districts.
- ▪U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn stated he will run for reelection regardless of district changes.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onEarly voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional racesEarly in-person voting has begun in South Carolina’s primaries as state senators consider canceling congressional votesByMEG KINNARD Associated Press, JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press, KIM CHANDLER Associated Press, and DAVID A. LIEB Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 1:12 PM1:23Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., center, joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, stands with members of the Congressional Black Caucus during an event outside the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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