Summary
Missouri's Governor, Mike Kehoe, announced a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional districts, following a request from former President Trump. This move aims to help Republicans maintain their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives by adjusting district lines in favor of GOP candidates. The session is set to begin next Wednesday.
Key Facts
- Missouri's Governor called a special session to redraw voting districts.
- The move aims to maintain a Republican majority in the U.S. House.
- The current congressional delegation from Missouri includes six Republicans and two Democrats.
- Redistricting may impact the Kansas City area, potentially affecting Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
- Redistricting is usually done after the census at the start of each decade.
- Former President Trump encouraged Republican-led states to redraw maps to benefit GOP candidates.
- Other states, like Texas and possibly Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Illinois, are also considering or implementing redistricting plans.
- Republicans currently have a slight majority in the U.S. House, which they aim to strengthen through these changes.
