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Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri

Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Missouri congressional maps supported by President Donald Trump. This allows the state to use a different map approved in 2022, as ordered by Missouri’s highest court, ahead of the midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court did not approve the congressional maps backed by President Trump.
  • These maps aimed to help Republicans gain an extra House seat in Missouri.
  • Missouri’s 2022 map, approved by the state’s highest court, will likely be used instead.
  • The legal fight over the maps has caused confusion just before voting begins.
  • The court’s decision affects control of Missouri’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Mail ballots for the November midterm election will be sent out soon.
  • The Trump administration pushed the Supreme Court to keep its preferred maps.
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