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May 12, 2026
Missouri Supreme Court Reviews Redistricting Map Amid National Controversy
- The Missouri Supreme Court is reviewing a redistricting map that may violate state compactness requirements, with implications for upcoming elections.
- The map, supported by Donald Trump, aims to increase Republican representation by altering Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district.
- A separate legal challenge questions whether the map should be suspended due to a petition for a public referendum, with a decision expected before the August primary.
2 Sources
- Missouri's new US House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistrictingMay 12, 2026 at 6:15 AM · ABC News
- Missouri Supreme Court to hear arguments over new electoral map as redistricting battles rage onMay 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM · Independent