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Missouri asks Supreme Court to restore GOP-friendly congressional map

Missouri asks Supreme Court to restore GOP-friendly congressional map

Summary

Missouri has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to bring back a Republican-favored congressional map after a lower court invalidated it. The state says the ruling has caused major problems for managing the upcoming midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • Missouri wants the Supreme Court to restore its previous congressional district map.
  • The map favors the Republican Party.
  • A lower court ruled that the map is not valid.
  • The state claims this decision is causing chaos for election administration.
  • Missouri’s Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed an emergency request on Friday.
  • The issue affects preparations for the midterm elections in Missouri.
  • The state describes the situation as a "federal-election-administration disaster."
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