Missouri court blocks Trump-backed House map from being used in November
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked the use of new congressional district maps in the upcoming November election. The court ruled that the maps must be subject to a statewide referendum, marking a significant legal setback for Republican redistricting efforts.
Why it matters
This decision impacts the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives and highlights ongoing legal battles over electoral boundaries.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map.
The decision Thursday marks a rare setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battle that Trump urged GOP-run states to launch last year. Republicans had hoped Missouri’s new congressional boundaries could help them win an additional seat and hold onto their slim House majority in the midterms.
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