Missouri Redistricting Dispute
A legal battle over congressional map gerrymandering in Missouri, with courts blocking GOP-drawn maps and forcing a referendum vote.
January 2025
Missouri Republicans enact 2025 redistricting plan
The 2025 Republican redistricting plan was enacted, which aimed to eliminate one of Missouri's two Democratic-held seats. This plan was part of a wave prompted by President Donald Trump.
Source ↗August 2025
Missouri's new districts used in August primaries
Missouri utilized the newly drawn congressional districts during the August primary elections. These districts were the subject of the subsequent legal challenges.
Source ↗September 2025
Missouri Supreme Court rules to revert to old districts
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the state must revert to congressional districts adopted after the last census. This decision followed a citizen petition demanding a statewide vote.
Source ↗August 2026
Missouri judge allows Trump-backed US House districts for November election
Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled that new U.S. House districts backed by Donald Trump would be used in the November elections. The judge rejected a bid to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote.
Source ↗Denny Hoskins rejects petition for November redistricting referendum
Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a petition seeking a November referendum on the congressional map. Hoskins asserted that Missouri's Constitution does not allow a referendum on congressional redistricting.
Source ↗Missouri Legislature convenes special session for redistricting
Republican Governor Mike Kehoe called the Missouri Legislature into a special session for redistricting. This action followed President Trump's urging for Republican-led states to redraw boundaries.
Source ↗September 2026
Missouri Supreme Court rules on redistricting map referendum
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously found that Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins should not have rejected a referendum petition. The court concluded that state law does not exempt redistricting plans from the referendum process.
Source ↗Missouri Supreme Court blocks new congressional map
The Missouri supreme court ruled that the newly drawn congressional map, backed by Donald Trump, must go before voters for approval or rejection. This ruling prevented the map from being used in the November election.
Source ↗Missouri Supreme Court rules on redistricting case
The Missouri Supreme Court delivered a unanimous ruling in a redistricting case. The court decided that the old congressional district map would be used in the November general election.
Source ↗Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Republican Redistricting Maps
The Missouri Supreme Court issued a decision blocking the maps created by Republican state leaders. This ruling placed the issue of gerrymandering before the voters.
Source ↗Republican State Leaders Plan Appeal to US Supreme Court
Republican state leaders are expected to appeal the Missouri Supreme Court's decision. The appeal would be directed to the US Supreme Court.
Source ↗Missouri Supreme Court orders referendum vote on map
The Missouri Supreme Court ordered a referendum vote concerning the congressional map. This decision requires a public vote on the redistricting issue.
Source ↗Missouri Supreme Court blocks GOP maps, puts gerrymandering to voters
The Missouri Supreme Court made a decision regarding the Republican state leaders' proposed maps. This decision placed the issue of gerrymandering before the voters.
Source ↗Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans' congressional map request
The Supreme Court rejected a request by Missouri Republicans to use a newly drawn congressional map for the midterm elections. Justice Brett Kavanaugh issued the order, upholding a Missouri Supreme Court ruling.
Source ↗US Supreme Court denies emergency appeal on Missouri map
The US supreme court denied an emergency appeal filed by Missouri officials regarding the new congressional map. Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied the request.
Source ↗Supreme Court rebuffs Missouri's push for new US House map
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Missouri officials seeking to use new congressional districts backed by Donald Trump in the November election. The ruling upheld a decision by Missouri’s top court suspending the new districts.
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