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September 21, 2026
8th Circuit Court Orders Use of Trump-Backed Congressional Map in Missouri Amid Legal Challenges
- The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Missouri must use a GOP-backed congressional map for the upcoming election, contradicting previous state court decisions.
- The ruling is temporarily on hold for a week to allow for a Supreme Court review, adding to the ongoing legal uncertainty.
- The new map, which alters the 5th Congressional District, has faced challenges due to a referendum against its adoption.
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- Appeals court reinstates GOP House map in Missouri for November electionSep 21, 2026 at 10:05 PM · The Hill
- Appeals panel favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional mapSep 21, 2026 at 10:11 PM · AP
- Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House MapSep 21, 2026 at 10:29 PM · NYT
- US appeals court backs Missouri’s Republican-drawn congressional map, sets up return to Supreme CourtSep 21, 2026 at 10:29 PM · Reuters
- Appeals court seeks to revive GOP congressional map in MissouriSep 21, 2026 at 10:41 PM · NBC
- Appeals court rules in favor of Trump-backed Missouri congressional mapsSep 21, 2026 at 10:44 PM · The Guardian
- Appeals court orders Missouri to use Trump-backed congressional map, setting up another Supreme Court battleSep 21, 2026 at 11:18 PM · CNN