The Republican presidential candidate’s defeat in a largely Black South Carolina district in 1996 derailed his promise as someone who could expand the party’s appeal.
The gerrymandered congressional map, made possible by a new G.O.P. majority on the state Supreme Court, ensures Republican dominance in a closely divided state.
The G.O.P.-led legislature may seize control of state and local election boards from the Democratic governor, fueling a feud that could resonate in 2024.
The storm could produce flooding, storm surge and even tornadoes through northern Florida, southeastern Georgia and coastal South Carolina in the coming days.