Key Facts

• A Missouri judge ruled in favor of using new U.S. House districts backed by President Trump in the November elections.
• The judge rejected a request to let Missouri voters decide on the districts through a referendum.
• These new districts were already used in the August primary elections.
• The Missouri Secretary of State, a Republican, rejected a petition with thousands of signatures asking for a November vote on the districts.
• The Secretary of State said Missouri’s Constitution does not allow a public vote on congressional redistricting.
• The ruling is seen as a win for Republicans trying to keep their narrow majority in the U.S. House.
• The case is expected to be reviewed by the Missouri Supreme Court.