Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Summary
Missouri lawmakers passed a new plan to redraw congressional districts, likely creating an additional Republican-leaning seat in the U.S. House. The plan is supported by President Donald Trump and awaits Governor Mike Kehoe's signature, but faces legal challenges claiming it is unconstitutional and racially unfair.Key Facts
- Missouri’s state Senate and House approved a new congressional map this week.
- The map would change Missouri’s current U.S. House seats from six Republicans and two Democrats to seven Republicans and one Democrat.
- The new map splits up Kansas City, affecting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district by making it more conservative.
- Governor Mike Kehoe, a Republican, plans to sign the redistricting plan into law.
- The move follows similar mid-decade redistricting efforts in Texas and California, supported or opposed by President Trump.
- Opponents filed a lawsuit saying Missouri’s constitution allows only one redistricting every ten years based on census data.
- The lawsuit also claims the redistricting divides Black and white residents in Kansas City along racial lines.
- University of Missouri experts warn legal challenges could arise and the plan relies on older population data.
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