Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring Republicans until voters can weigh in
Updated on: September 3, 2026 / 9:48 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- The Missouri Supreme Court has stopped a new House map favoring Republicans from being used in elections.
- A statewide vote will now determine whether the new map is upheld or rejected.
- The court ruled that a referendum petition for congressional redistricting was valid, contrary to the Secretary of State's previous decision.
- The previous congressional map, with six GOP-leaning and two Democratic-leaning districts, will remain in effect.
- The decision is a setback for Republican redistricting efforts nationally and a win for Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, whose district was targeted for redraw.
- The lawsuit arose after a special legislative session called by Governor Mike Kehoe to redraw districts following President Trump's call for more GOP-friendly seats.