Summary
Missouri's Republican-controlled House approved a plan to change the state's U.S. House districts to help Republicans win an extra seat. This redistricting, supported by former President Donald Trump, aims to boost Republican chances in the next elections. The new plan will now go to the state Senate for further approval.
Key Facts
- Missouri Republicans want to redraw congressional districts to gain an extra seat.
- The plan is backed by former President Donald Trump.
- The proposal targets a Kansas City district currently held by Democrat Emanuel Cleaver.
- If passed, Republicans could hold seven of Missouri's eight House seats.
- Former President Trump supports the plan to help keep a Republican majority in Congress.
- The Missouri House also passed a separate measure changing the rules for citizen-led ballot initiatives.
- The redistricting plan is part of a larger national political strategy by the Republican Party.
- The proposed changes may face legal challenges and could be delayed by a public referendum.
