Missouri’s 2025 Map Battle Hits Deadlock | Kansas City News

Republicans in Missouri are clinging to a controversial 2025 congressional map despite mounting legal defeats, including rulings from both state and federal courts declaring it never legally took effect. Their last hope rests with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this Thursday—but even if they win, the Supreme Court’s stay on the map remains in place, blocking its use. Legal experts say the fight is effectively over: Missouri’s top court has already ruled the map invalid under state law, and election officials are now scrambling to prepare for the general election using older districts, while voters’ ballots are due to be mailed just days after oral arguments. The Republican plaintiffs argue switching maps between primary and general elections violates the Constitution, but their chances of success are slim, with even the Missouri Attorney General admitting there’s no clear path forward. 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.Sources:https://www.thepitchkc.com/missouri-gop-still-see-path-for-gerrymandered-congressional-map-legal-experts-see-little-hope/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f21b11f6dc0817f Report issues to [email protected].