South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following statement after a measure that would have opened the door for South Carolina lawmakers to return from the legislative session to consider Congressional redistricting stalled in the state Senate on Tuesday:
“South Carolina Democrats stood firm and helped apply the pressure necessary to stop this reckless attempt to redraw congressional maps as voting has already begun for the June 9 primaries.
"Senate Republicans were forced to confront the chaos this proposal would have caused voters across our state. With ballots already mailed and voting preparations already underway, changing the rules in the middle of the game would have undermined voter confidence and damaged trust in our elections.
"This outcome is a testament to the South Carolinians who spoke out and refused to stay silent, and today, democracy wins. Democrats will continue standing up for fair elections and will fight for the rights of every voter in our state.”