Missouri’s Republican governor orders redraw of US House districts as redistricting fight expands
Governor Mike Kehoe aims to increase Republican representation by redrawing Missouri's congressional districts and reforming the initiative petition process, aligning with a national GOP strategy for 2026.
- Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced a special legislative session to create a new congressional map, aiming to favor Republicans in upcoming elections.
- The proposed "Missouri First Map" intends to reshape the Fifth District, currently held by Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, which critics argue undermines voter representation.
- Democratic leaders, including the NAACP and the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, oppose the plan, asserting it dilutes minority voting power and misrepresents local interests.
- Critics argue that the proposed congressional map will weaken voter representation in Missouri by splitting the Kansas City area and diluting the voices of communities of interest.
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NAACP challenges Missouri GOP map that would carve up Rep. Cleaver’s seat
The Missouri NAACP is challenging an attempt by Republican lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map and splinter Kansas City into three different districts. The lawsuit was filed last week in Cole County, an attempt to block a special legislative session called by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts — with a focus on Kansas City. It’s the first legal challenge against the special session, which co…
Missouri Republicans aren't being subtle about their power grab
In Missouri, the Republican-led government is moving quickly to redraw state election maps to secure its political grip on the state, continuing a national trend of anti-democratic gamesmanship that one Democratic lawmaker from the state says will leave the nation’s democracy “with only cinders remaining.” On Aug. 29, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe called the state legislature together for a special session after prodding weeks earlier from President …
Missouri House Advances Gerrymandered Map for Trump
Republicans in the Missouri state House passed a map, gerrymandered to benefit Republicans, in a 90-65 vote, advancing President Trump’s nationwide attempt to pressure Republican state legislatures around the country to force House seats that have typically gone to Democrats in their states to flip.
MAGA is redrawing Missouri’s Congressional map to erase Black representation
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—In the last weeks of August 2025, President Donald Trump—in a move to combat his sinking approval ratings ahead of the 2026 midterm elections—signaled to Missouri Republicans his interest in a plan to steal Congressional seats and redraw the state’s electoral district bounda...
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