The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday rejected a proposal to advance a new congressional map, effectively ending the state's last-minute redistricting effort before the November midterm elections.

The Republican-led chamber voted against the measure despite support from former President Donald Trump, who had pushed for the redistricting in hopes that Republicans could gain an additional congressional seat. With early voting already underway in South Carolina, senators cited timing concerns as a key factor in their decision.

One senator opposed to the plan stated they could no longer support the bill because South Carolina citizens were already going to the polls. The failed vote represents a significant setback for redistricting advocates who had hoped to implement new district boundaries before the upcoming elections.

The rejection came as redistricting battles continue nationwide ahead of the midterms. In Alabama, federal judges separately blocked congressional maps that would have diluted Black voting power, adding to the complex legal landscape surrounding redistricting efforts across multiple states.

With the South Carolina Senate's decision, the state will proceed with its current congressional district lines for the November elections. The timing of the vote, coinciding with the start of early voting, highlighted the practical challenges of implementing new maps so close to an election.