Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
Summary
A Missouri judge allowed new congressional district boundaries, supported by President Donald Trump, to be used in the November elections. The judge rejected a voter petition to have the new districts decided by a statewide vote, agreeing with state officials that the Missouri Constitution does not allow a referendum on congressional redistricting.Key Facts
- Missouri’s new U.S. House districts were drawn after the 2020 census and used in the August primaries.
- The new map was backed by President Trump and aims to favor Republicans in the November election.
- A petition with thousands of signatures sought a November referendum to approve or reject the new map.
- Missouri’s Secretary of State said the state constitution does not allow a referendum on redistricting, a view the judge agreed with.
- The revised map changes boundaries of Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district to include more Republican voters.
- Republican officials argued using the new districts in November avoids voter confusion and maintains election integrity.
- The ruling is expected to be appealed by opponents of the new district plan.
- Missouri last held a referendum on redistricting in 1922, when voters rejected a new map.
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