Missouri's redistricting lawsuits are intensifying over whether a new congressional map is in effect, with disputes centered on whether the submission of referendum signatures froze the map passed in September. State officials and legal parties are clashing over the map's status, which has significant implications for the 2026 elections, amid broader political and legal battles over redistricting and referendum processes.
Missouri Republicans have advanced a new plan to redraw congressional districts, aiming to target Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district, amid debates over political motives, legality, and potential for a statewide referendum, with implications for future elections and representation.
Missouri Republicans, under pressure from Trump and facing internal disagreements, are pushing to redraw congressional districts in a special session, sparking protests and concerns about partisan gerrymandering and its impact on future elections, with Democrats planning legal challenges and potential legislative retaliation.
