Supreme Court Blocks GOP Gerrymander in Missouri | Kansas City News

The U.S. Supreme Court just shut down Missouri’s new gerrymandered congressional map — a Republican-drawn plan designed to lock in power by making it harder for Democrats to win, especially targeting Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas cheered the ruling, even wielding a baseball bat in a viral video, calling it a victory for democracy. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who had been pushing election officials to use the illegal map, finally backed down after facing contempt charges — agreeing to stick with the 2022-approved map. While some GOP leaders like Governor Mike Kehoe are still clinging to hope for an appeals court reversal, the odds are slim. For now, voters get a fairer map — and Democrats celebrate a major win against partisan manipulation. 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/da8485e2ddb01acc