Missouri Supreme Court upholds Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan
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The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan, allowing a new map drawn in 2025 to be used in the 2026 election. The decision may impact the re-election chances of Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, but the legal battle over the map is not yet over.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled 4-3 in favor of the legislature's right to redraw congressional districts. A new map drawn in 2025 is now valid. The decision may affect Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's re-election chances. The map's validity is still being challenged in court. A Cole County judge is deciding whether a referendum submission prevents the 2025 map from taking effect. The legal battle is ongoing.
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