Summary
Missouri's Governor, Mike Kehoe, has called for a special session to redraw the state's U.S. House districts to favor Republicans, following similar actions in other states. This move aligns with former President Trump's efforts to strengthen Republican positions in future elections. Missouri's new map targets a Democratic district, sparking criticism from Democrats who argue it undermines democratic representation.
Key Facts
- Governor Mike Kehoe of Missouri has called a special session to redraw congressional districts in the state.
- The redistricting aims to strengthen Republican control in future elections, as encouraged by former President Trump.
- Missouri is the third state taking mid-decade redistricting steps for partisan advantage, following Texas and California.
- The new map affects Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district by extending it into Republican-leaning areas.
- A proposed constitutional amendment making citizen ballot initiatives harder is also part of the special session agenda.
- Missouri currently has six Republican and two Democratic representatives in the U.S. House.
- Democrats criticize the move, calling it an attempt to "steal" a congressional seat and weaken the ballot initiative process.
- Missouri Democrats have limited options to block the new redistricting due to Republican control in the state legislature.
