US EditionMissouri Republicans Consider Joining Texas to Redraw House Maps
MISSOURI, AUG 5 – Missouri Republicans aim to flip the 5th District to increase GOP House seats from six to potentially seven, aligning with Trump’s push ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- Friday, Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Loughlin said it is `likely` that lawmakers will be called in for a special session to redraw the state's congressional districts.
- Former President Donald Trump is applying pressure to seek mid-decade redistricting, with reports surfacing two weeks ago that his team has urged Missouri Republicans to revisit district lines.
- Some GOP members seek to shift Missouri's U.S. House seats from 6-2 to 7-1 by targeting the Kansas City-based 5th District.
- Democrats will oppose the redraw, but a Republican supermajority in both chambers could force it through, and lawmakers expect to be steamrolled despite vows to filibuster.
- Ahead of 2026, Missouri Republicans seek a special session to redraw districts, aiming to align with Trump's strategy, but Senate leaders warn of legal and electoral risks.
8 Articles
8 Articles
Missouri Republicans consider joining Texas to redraw House maps
Missouri Republicans are mulling a redistricting plan similar to one taking shape in Texas that President Donald Trump has pushed to bolster the chances for the GOP to maintain control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections. Missouri Governor Mike…
Missouri Republicans Consider Joining Texas to Redraw House Maps
Missouri Republicans are mulling a redistricting plan similar to one taking shape in Texas that President Donald Trump has pushed to bolster the chances for the GOP to maintain control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.
Kehoe supports Trump's Missouri congressional redistricting plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – It is said that where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Over the past week, that metaphorical smoke has been in greater abundance at the state capital, where Missouri Republicans grow ever eager to redraw the congressional map to their party’s advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives. Two weeks ago, the Trump White House reportedly pressured Missouri Republicans to redraw the borders of its eight districts to give the part…
Missouri Senate leader says special session is ‘likely’ to redraw congressional map - with Jackson County as the target - The Examiner
By Rudi KellerMissouri Independent Momentum is building for a special session of the Missouri Legislature to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts with the aim… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Missouri Senate leader says special session is ‘likely’ to redraw congressional map — with Jackson County as the target appeared first on The Examiner.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 83% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
