Missouri asks Supreme Court to overturn block of new congressional map
Missouri is asking the Supreme Court to overturn the state Supreme Court’s blockage of a new congressional map ahead of the November general election.
TL;DR
- Missouri officials have asked the Supreme Court to overturn the state Supreme Court's blockage of a new congressional map.
- The state's highest court ordered Missouri to revert to its previous congressional map.
- This decision occurred after the state conducted its August primary election under the new boundaries.
- The new congressional map, known as the 'HB 1 map,' was adopted by the Missouri General Assembly in August 2025.
- Approximately 1.2 million Missourians voted in the August 2026 primary using the new map.