US EditionHow Missouri Democrats Could Block the GOP’s New Map
The new map favors Republicans with a projected 7-1 congressional seat advantage, prompting legal challenges citing unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering and dilution of minority voting power.
- Missouri voters filed a lawsuit after GOP legislators sent a new congressional map, requested by US President Donald Trump, to Governor Mike Kehoe.
- The new map targets the 5th Congressional District, represented by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, leading to legal challenges from voters and advocacy groups.
- Former US Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. criticized Missouri's redistricting as gerrymandering, stating it undermines democracy.
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How Missouri Democrats could block the GOP’s new map
Missouri Democrats see turning to the public as the best way to stop a new GOP-friendly congressional map from taking effect despite their minority status in the state legislature. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) is poised to sign the new map into law for the 2026 midterms after the state Senate gave approval on Friday. The…
Missouri Republicans Pass Map To Send ‘Additional MAGA Republican To Congress’ - Real News Now
Missouri Republicans approved a new congressional map Friday that is expected to strengthen GOP control of the state’s delegation and create another Republican-leaning district ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The state Senate passed the map 21–11 after the House had already advanced it earlier in the week. Governor Mike Kehoe is expected to sign it into law. President Donald Trump praised the move on Truth Social, hailing Missouri lawmakers…
DCCC Chair Statement on Missouri Adopting New Gerrymandered Congressional Map
Following the formal adoption by the Missouri legislature of a new gerrymandered map, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: “Despite bipartisan opposition, the majority of Republicans in Jefferson City have once again chosen to ignore the will of Missouri voters. “In passing a gerrymandered map that breaks up Kansas City and pairing the map with undemocratic legislation that would eliminate the public’s ability to pass ballo…
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