Supreme court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map from use in midterms
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a new congressional map in Missouri that had support from President Donald Trump, deciding the state should use the old districts for the upcoming midterm elections. This decision ended a long legal dispute and means voters will cast their ballots in the same districts used in 2022 and 2024.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court stopped a lower court ruling that would have allowed a new Missouri congressional map for the midterms.
- The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the new map can’t be used without voter approval in a November referendum.
- The new map was designed to help Republicans gain one more House seat, shifting district boundaries.
- Over a million Missouri voters were confused because they were moved between districts with different candidates.
- Absentee voting began using the old districts, despite some local officials advising voters to wait.
- Republican leaders, including President Trump and Governor Mike Kehoe, supported the new map.
- The legal fight included more than 16 lawsuits about Missouri’s redistricting, making it the longest battle among U.S. states changing congressional districts.
- The Supreme Court said changing maps during an ongoing election would cause chaos.
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