Missouri Supreme Court OKs GOP Congressional Map Amid Mid-Decade Redraw

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that state law does not bar mid-decade redistricting and upheld a Republican-drawn congressional map signed by the governor last year, a move intended to help the GOP win a 2026 House seat by reconfiguring districts around Kansas City. The decision solidifies the map despite ongoing efforts to block it via a voter referendum and separate lawsuits; Secretary of State Denny Hoskins backs the map, six Republicans have filed to run for the newly drawn seat, and advocacy groups including People Not Politicians and the NAACP are pursuing challenges in court.