If you oppose this redistricting so close to our June 9th Primary Elections please contact your legislators today.
Feel free to use the following script:
“Hello I am [name]. Your constituent from [location]. I am [writing/calling] to strongly oppose any attempts to redraw South Carolina’s congressional district maps for the 2026 election.
Mid-decade redistricting is a partisan attempt to allow legislators to choose their voters, rather than voters choosing their representatives. It will cost our state millions of dollars, impact the campaigns of candidates who have been campaigning for months, and invalidate the absentee votes that have already been cast for the Primary Election.
Our representatives should focus on pressing issues like education and the economy, not wasting time furthering the gerrymandering of our state.
I demand fair maps that keep communities together and prohibit partisan gerrymandering, and therefore strongly oppose the attempt to South Carolina’s congressional district maps for the 2026 election.
Thank you!”
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Having kept a close eye on South Carolina's redistricting debates, I've come to realize how critical this issue is for voters' voices and the integrity of elections. Mid-decade redistricting, such as the proposal for the 2026 election, is particularly problematic because it disrupts ongoing campaigns and disrespects voters' prior participation—especially those who have already submitted absentee ballots for the June 9th Primary Election. From my experience discussing this with friends and neighbors here in South Carolina, many are unaware that such redistricting enables legislators to effectively pick their voters rather than allowing voters to choose their representatives fairly. This tactic often leads to gerrymandering that dilutes the voting power of communities, particularly minorities and opposition parties. The OCR text reveals that the proposed maps would increase Republican dominance from six to seven districts and exclude Democratic representation completely—an imbalance that does not reflect the electorate's actual preferences. Moreover, the cost to the state is not trivial: millions of dollars would be wasted conducting elections under altered maps, while candidates who have spent months campaigning might have to scramble to reach new voters in redrawn districts. This does not foster a healthy democratic process. I personally feel that elected officials, including Governor Henry McMaster, should focus on vital issues like education and economic development instead of the divisive practice of partisan redistricting. If you live in South Carolina and care about protecting your vote and representative democracy, I urge you to contact your legislators and Governor McMaster today. Use the provided script or speak from the heart to express opposition to this mid-decade redistricting plan. Public pressure can influence legislative decisions and help prevent this partisan tactic from undermining fair elections. By standing together and demanding fair maps that maintain community integrity, we can preserve the principle that voters—not politicians—choose their representatives. This fight isn’t just about maps; it’s about safeguarding the democratic rights that every citizen deserves.
