The nation's old guard of Black leaders is still a key force for Democrats, but this year's primaries have revealed the rising influence of Black Gen Z voters who aren't swayed by their elders' seniority, civil rights credentials or endorsements. Driving the news: Michigan's Democratic primary for Senate offered a snapshot of the growing generational divide among Black voters in particular. - U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn , 86, a civil rights icon from South Carolina, campaigned for establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens. But Abdul El-Sayed , 41, overcame Stevens — and the more than $60 million in outside spending backing her — to win by less than 1 percentage point. - A Washington Post analysis found Stevens had an eight-point edge in…
It's August, which means lawmakers are fanning out across the country to campaign for themselves and their colleagues. Why it matters: A friendly senator or House member can help on the stump. But only a handful can juice fundraising , draw a real crowd or make a mark with an endorsement. And Democrats have more of them. Zoom in: Axios asked strategists in both parties which lawmakers have enough star power to move voters, draw crowds or open wallets for candidates far from home. - There aren't many, but a few names came up again and again. For Democrats: No one compares to former President Obama. But among lawmakers, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has never been hotter, as progressives and democratic socialists take down one…
AI:As lawmakers head into the August recess to campaign for the upcoming midterms, a divide has emerged between Washington leadership and those with true grassroots star power. On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders is seeing a massive surge in influence as his populist message gains traction among working-class voters, bolstered by the rising grassroots dominance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. While establishment figures like Chuck Schumer struggle with low approval ratings despite record fundraising, the progressive wing—including names like Mark Kelly and Jim Clyburn—is increasingly seen as vital for mobilizing specific voter blocs. Meanwhile, Republicans rely heavily on the overwhelming influence of President Trump, though individual…Open
Some progressive Democrats are fuming that the party's new schedule for 2028 presidential primaries could make it harder for one of their own to win the party's nomination. - A powerful Democratic National Committee panel voted Friday to kick off the primary in South Carolina — the state where progressive icon Bernie Sanders suffered landslide losses in the 2016 and 2020 primaries. Why it matters: The panel's decision came with Democrats already divided over a wave of contentious 2026 primaries that have pitted an insurgent left against the party's more moderate establishment. Zoom in: From Wisconsin to Michigan to Maine , top Democrats are trying to halt the left wing's momentum in the run-up to this year's midterms, favoring…
The majority-Black district held for 34 years by South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn will survive intact, for now, after Republican state lawmakers rejected a plan to redraw congressional maps.
Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition.
South Carolina's House of Representatives has officially approved the state's redrawn congressional map, potentially giving the Republican a full seven-seat sweep at the midterms.
The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a new congressional map favoring Republicans, potentially eliminating the last Democrat-held seat in the state . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: South Carolina’s House of Representatives has officially approved the state’s redrawn congressional map, potentially giving Republicans a full seven-seat sweep at the midterms. DETAIL: House Bill 5683, which redraws South Carolina’s congressional map, was passed on Wednesday. The aim of the redraw was to dissolve the 6th Congressional District , currently held by Rep. Jim Clyburn, a Democrat and the only one of his party in the state’s congressional delegation. The redraw of South Carolina’s congressional map began on May 15, 2026,…Open
South Carolina state House Republicans advanced a new GOP-favored map aimed at dismantling Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district, putting the GOP one step closer toward passing an aggressive redraw ahead of the midterms. The Palmetto State’s lower chamber passed new congressional lines in a 74-37 vote shortly after midnight Wednesday. Four Republicans defected, voting against the proposed map. #Redistricting #Election #HouseofRepresentatives #Congress #Voters #CongressionalDistricts READ MORE: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5886737-south-carolina-gop-redistricting/
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt discuss the latest redistricting efforts around the country. In particular focus, South Carolina's Governors' new call to push through a congressional map that could erase the state's lone Democratic representative, Rep. Jim Clyburn. Watch the full episode of Whole Hog Politics here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/5879628-democrats-court-rulings-redistricting-cassidy-louisiana-primary-live-discussion/ #redistricting #trump #southcarolina
