Summary
Missouri's Senate approved a new redistricting plan supported by Donald Trump, which may help Republicans gain another U.S. House seat. The plan now goes to the Republican governor for signing, but opponents plan to challenge it with a referendum. The redistricting changes a Kansas City district held by Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, potentially reducing minority representation there.
Key Facts
- Missouri Senate passed a redistricting plan that could help Republicans gain an extra U.S. House seat.
- The plan has been sent to the Republican governor, Mike Kehoe, for signing.
- Opponents announced a referendum to possibly overturn the new district map.
- The redistricting targets a district held by Democratic U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver.
- The new map could decrease the number of minority residents in Cleaver's district.
- This is part of a broader trend of mid-decade redistricting in states for potential partisan benefits.
- Trump had urged Missouri to approve the plan, impacting overall party dynamics.
- The changes stretch Cleaver's district into more rural areas that lean Republican.
