How Old Missouri Congressional Map Compares to New Blocked Map
Summary
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the new Republican-backed congressional map cannot be used in the November 2026 election unless voters approve it in a statewide vote. This means Missouri will use the current congressional districts from 2022 for the general election, even though the primary used the new proposed map.Key Facts
- Missouri has eight congressional districts, which the new map would redraw mainly in western and central parts of the state.
- The new map targets changes around Kansas City, affecting a Democratic district held by Representative Emanuel Cleaver.
- The Missouri Supreme Court decided that the new map must be approved by voters through a referendum before it takes effect.
- Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had rejected the referendum petition, but the court ruled the petition was valid and must be certified for the November ballot.
- The court said the new map never became official because the petition was filed before the map took effect.
- President Donald Trump criticized the court’s decision and called it unconstitutional, urging the state to use the districts from the August primary.
- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said the state will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision.
- Missouri’s general election is set for November 3, 2026, and the current 2022 map will be used unless voters approve the new map in the referendum.
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