Missouri's Midterm Election Map Is in Limbo. What Happens Next?
Summary
Missouri is facing legal confusion over which congressional map to use for the upcoming midterm elections. The state courts want to use the 2022 map, while federal courts and the Republican-backed secretary of state support using the 2025 map drawn last year. The dispute has reached the U.S. Supreme Court just weeks before the election.Key Facts
- Missouri's election map is disputed between a 2022 map and a 2025 map drawn by Republicans.
- The 2025 map could give Republicans 7 of 8 House seats, compared to 6 seats under the 2022 map.
- A group called People Not Politicians gathered signatures to put the 2025 map to a public vote.
- Missouri’s Supreme Court said the 2025 map never became law because of the referendum, so the 2022 map should be used.
- The Republican secretary of state used the 2025 map for the August primary, causing confusion.
- A federal judge ordered the state to keep using the 2025 map to avoid voter disruption.
- The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied a request to block the Missouri Supreme Court’s decision.
- The issue raises questions about the power balance between state and federal courts in election rules.
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