Missouri’s Republican governor orders redraw of US House districts as redistricting fight expands

Missouri Takes up Trump's Redistricting Effort in Republican Push to ...

Missouri takes up Trump's redistricting effort in Republican push to win more US House seats

Missouri lawmakers are meeting in a special session to redraw the state's U.S. House districts. The session that begins Wednesday is part of President Donald Trump's push to help Republicans retain control of Congress in next year's elections.

Missouri takes up Trump's redistricting effort in Republican push to win more seats

Missouri lawmakers are meeting in a special session to redraw the state's U.S. House districts

Missouri Republicans push for new congressional map in high-stakes special session

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The battle over Missouri’s congressional boundaries is heating up — and a new political showdown will soon unfold at the Capitol. The plan to change the Missouri congressional map will soon be tested as lawmakers head into a special session beginning Wednesday at noon in Jefferson City. Man arrested, accused of charging deputies with machete in Clay County At the heart of the fight: whether to divide a Democratic strong…

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe Sets Special Session For Redistricting

Source: pepifoto / Getty A nationwide redistricting battle has been underway ever since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott capitulated to President Donald Trump’s request for a rare, mid-decade redistricting in July. Missouri governor Mike Kehoe announced on Friday that Missouri’s redistricting effort will get underway this week after calling a special legislative session.  According to CBS News, Missouri’s special session is scheduled to begin on Sept. 3. …

Redistricting map lumps Kansas City with rural towns 250 miles away: ‘We have different agendas’

Republican lawmakers say a 7-1 congressional map reflects Missouri's politics, but advocacy groups and state leaders believe efforts to redraw district lines are an affront to voters.