Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring GOP until voters can weigh in
Summary
The Missouri Supreme Court stopped the state from using a new congressional map that favored Republicans in the upcoming November election. The court ruled that voters must first decide in a statewide vote whether to approve or reject the new map, so the old map will stay in effect for now.Key Facts
- The Missouri Supreme Court blocked the new Republican-favored House map from being used in the November election.
- Voters will have a chance to approve or reject the new map through a statewide referendum.
- The new districts were used in the August primary but cannot be used in the November general election yet.
- The old congressional map, with six GOP-leaning and two Democratic-leaning districts, remains in effect for 2026.
- The referendum petition was submitted by citizens and was ruled legal and timely by the court.
- The Missouri Constitution allows a referendum on any legislative act, including congressional redistricting.
- The new map was created after a special session called by Missouri’s Republican governor following encouragement from President Donald Trump.
- Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district was affected by redrawing, but he remains committed to running for reelection.
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