South Carolina GOP Seeks to Use Contested Maps for 2024 Elections

Amid Supreme Court deliberation, South Carolina Republicans push for the reinstatement of their congressional map, citing election deadlines.

South Carolina Republicans file a motion for a partial stay, requesting the use of the current congressional map for the 2024 elections despite ongoing Supreme Court review.
The contested map, aimed at bolstering Rep. Nancy Mace's (R-SC) seat, was previously struck down as a racial gerrymander by a lower court.
The Supreme Court, having heard arguments in October, has yet to issue a ruling, prompting GOP lawmakers to argue for the map's reinstatement due to approaching election deadlines.
Opponents, including the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, argue the map limits the voting strength of Black voters, violating the 14th and 15th Amendments.
The federal court is asked to rule on the motion by March 14, ahead of the March 16 candidate filing deadline and the June 11 primary election.