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SC House redistricting plan, criticized as ‘extreme gerrymander,’ up for debate Tuesday

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South Carolina’s House redistricting panel could advance a voting map proposal this week, roughly a week after taking public testimony on its plan. Dozens of residents, advocacy organizations, and Democratic party officials have weighed in on the proposal since it was released earlier this month, with many raising concerns about how lines were drawn and the way lawmakers have conducted the once-a-decade process of ensuring all districts have equivalent populations.

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Majority Black Greenville County Council districts may be cut from 2 to 1

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Gentrification and housing growth in District 23, which includes portions of downtown Greenville, have contributed to the Black population declining from 50 percent to 37 over the past decade. Calling for a process of transparency and inclusiveness, League of Women Voters of Greenville County testimony urged redistricting decisions that give meaningful voice to communities of color.

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What Would Fair Maps Look Like?

What would Fair Maps look like? Sept. 29, 7 pm. Zoom

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09/29/2021 - 7:00pm
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Worried about gerrymandered districts? Come see what maps drawn without prioritizing incumbent or partisan protection look like.

The League of Women Voters, in consultation with their nonpartisan Redistricting Advisory Committee, will be submitting a set of maps to the legislature. See the maps, hear about the process, and get the latest update on legislative redistricting.

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