Missouri’s Redistricting Battle Heats Up | Kansas City News

Missouri’s Republican-backed congressional map is in legal limbo after the state Supreme Court ordered a statewide vote to decide its fate, overturning a lower court ruling that had blocked the petition — signed by over 300,000 voters. The high court insists the old districts must be used for the November general election, even though they were already used in the August primary, sparking chaos and a federal showdown as the Attorney General calls it unprecedented and asks the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene before Tuesday’s ballot deadline. This mid-decade redistricting battle, ignited by President Trump’s push last year, could reshape Missouri’s 6-2 House delegation — including Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district — and mirrors similar fights across the country. 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/dd7e105955b5ff40