Missouri Supreme Court rules new GOP-drawn map can’t be used for November elections
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked the use of a Republican-drawn congressional map for the upcoming November elections, ruling that a referendum on the map must be placed on the ballot. This decision forces the state to revert to previous district lines for the 2026 midterms.
Why it matters
This ruling is a significant development in the ongoing legal and political battle over redistricting and voter representation in the United States.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state’s redrawn congressional map cannot be used in this year’s midterm elections, dealing a blow to Republicans. The court ruled that a referendum on whether the state can use the map going forward must be included on the November ballot, meaning Missouri’s fall elections will take place under its previous district lines. The new map was designed to draw one of the two Missouri Democrats in Congress, longtime Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, out of his seat. “More than 305,000 Missourians demanded a say in who will represent them in the halls of Congress.
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