Missouri Supreme Court Strikes Down GOP-Backed Congressional District Maps
The Missouri Supreme Court has nullified recently enacted congressional district maps, ruling that the legislative process violated state constitutional requirements. The decision shifts control of redistricting back to Democratic lawmakers and alters the electoral landscape for upcoming federal races.
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Missouri Supreme Court Delivers Win for Democrats in Redistricting Case
The court said a map redrawn to benefit Republicans could not be used in November. Voters will decide whether the new boundaries ever take effect.
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Setback for Republicans in redistricting battle as court orders forbids maps from being used in November elections The Missouri supreme court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map. The decision Thursday marks a rare setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battle. Republicans had hoped Missouri’s new congressional boundaries could hel...
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