Missouri Redistricting Lawsuit Heats Up | Jefferson City News

Missouri’s congressional map is under legal fire as a group called People Not Politicians sues to block it entirely—not just put it to a vote. The lawsuit, citing a delayed certification by the Secretary of State, demands the court halt use of the current map for upcoming elections, leaving primary winners in legal limbo. Possible outcomes include running in old districts, treating nominations as vacancies, or holding new primaries—all under tight deadlines. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway opposes this, arguing it’s unconstitutional and logistically impossible to rerun elections. The plaintiffs counter with a Supreme Court precedent and Missouri’s 1922 redistricting rejection. With a September deadline to get the issue on the November ballot, they’re hoping courts act swiftly, as past cases resolved in days or weeks. This high-stakes battle could reshape Missouri’s congressional representation this fall. 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/4b544871185852a2