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US Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Missouri from using a redrawn congressional map favored by Republicans for November's midterm elections, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's efforts to maintain his party's House majority.
Enacted in 2025, the map was part of a nationwide redistricting push backed by Trump that aimed to eliminate one of two Democratic-held seats currently held by Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver.
Tuesday's order from Chief U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark required the state to use the new map, conflicting with the Missouri Supreme Court's September 3 ruling that blocked it.
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins faces a contempt hearing Thursday for defying the state court's ruling, creating immediate operational pressure as the election approaches.
The 2022 map will now be in place for the general election, featuring six Republican-held seats and two Democratic-held seats, preserving the prior electoral configuration while litigation continues.