US EditionMissouri’s Republican governor orders redraw of US House districts as redistricting fight expands
Governor Mike Kehoe called a special session to redraw Missouri's U.S. House districts aiming for a 7-1 Republican advantage, following President Trump's directive to fortify GOP control before 2026 midterms.
- Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced the start of a special legislative session on September 3 to address redistricting efforts in the state, seeking to expand districts for Republican gain.
- The redistricting effort aims to alter Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver's district by expanding it into a Republican-leaning area.
- Critics, including State House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, have called the redistricting a blatant attempt to gerrymander and undermine democratic integrity.
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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 began Wednesday is part of President Donald Trump's push to help Republicans retain control of Congress in next year's elections.
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. …
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