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Redistricting in South Carolina

Redistricting happens every 10 years right after the Census and it’s the process of redrawing district lines to determine who represents you. You have a voice in drawing these lines.

Use this information as a reference for how you can help with redistricting in South Carolina.

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Congressional districts

  • Restrictions: None
  • Number of districts, 2011-2021: 7
  • Number of districts after 2020 Census: 7
  • May Governor veto? Yes
  • Districting responsibility: State legislature
  • Self-imposed state deadlines and enforcement: None

Legislative districts

  • Restrictions: None
  • Number of districts: 46 Senate, 124 House
  • Multimember districts? No
  • House districts nested within Senate districts? No
  • May Governor veto? Yes
  • Districting responsibility: State legislature
  • Self-imposed state deadlines and enforcement: None

Public hearings info

There are no specific guidelines on public input on the redistricting process in South Carolina.

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Majority Leader of the South Carolina State Senate: Senator A. Shane Massey

Address: 311 Gressette Bldg., Columbia SC 29201
Phone: (803) 212-6330

Majority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives:
Rep. J. Gary Simrill 

Address: 518C Blatt Bldg., Columbia SC 29201
Phone: (803) 734-3040

Redistricting 2021: We Draw The Line

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