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Missouri Republicans are suing in federal court to reverse a state supreme court decision that blocked a GOP-favored congressional map. The state high court ruled that a voter referendum must decide the map's fate, forcing the use of older districts for the November election. The US Supreme Court is now weighing whether to intervene before Election Day.
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a new congressional map cannot be used for the November 2026 general election. The court ordered that a referendum on the map must appear on the ballot, restoring the previous district lines for the upcoming election. This decision reverses a lower court ruling and blocks the use of the new map, which was designed to benefit Republicans, until voters approve it. The ruling creates immediate uncertainty regarding how candidates will be selected for the general election, as the primary election was already held under the new map. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has vowed to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling it unprecedented and a violation of federal law.
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the state’s new congressional map, redrawn to benefit Republicans, cannot be used for the November 2026 general election. The court ordered that the previous 2022 map remain in effect and mandated a statewide referendum on the new boundaries. This decision helps Democrats retain a seat in the Kansas City area, though the state attorney general has vowed to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Republican-drawn congressional map cannot be used for the November 2026 general election. The court ordered Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to place a referendum on the ballot, requiring voters to approve the new boundaries before they take effect. Consequently, the November election will proceed under the previous district lines, preserving the seat of Democrat Emanuel Cleaver. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway vowed to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling the decision a constitutional crisis.
The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on Sept. 2 regarding whether a referendum to overturn the state’s gerrymandered congressional map can appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. The case challenges Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ decision to block the measure, which was backed by over 305,000 signatures. While the state argues switching maps is technically impossible, county clerks claim the system can easily toggle between the 2022 and 2025 maps. The court must rule quickly due to a Sept. 8 deadline for ballot additions.