Kavanaugh Lets Missouri Stick With Old Map | Portland Maine News

In a high-stakes legal showdown over Missouri’s congressional map, Justice Kavanaugh declined to intervene, letting the state’s old map stand for the upcoming election — despite Republican efforts to push through a new one that would give them seven of eight seats. The Missouri Supreme Court had already blocked the change, citing voter confusion as election day nears, while a federal judge in the state sided with keeping the new map — creating a split that ultimately left voters with the familiar lines. With national redistricting battles heating up ahead of midterms, this case highlights the chaos and controversy behind gerrymandering, as courts weigh fairness against feasibility — and voters get stuck with whatever map they’re handed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10439bfff5d49f61