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US Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Missouri from using a Republican-favored redrawn congressional map for the November midterm elections, impacting GOP chances to maintain its narrow House majority.
- The Court granted an emergency request from challengers to suspend a federal judge's order allowing the new map, resulting in elections proceeding under the previous 2022 map.
- The redrawn map, adopted in 2025, dismantled a Democratic seat and was part of a broader effort supported by former President Trump to benefit Republicans.
- The legal battle involves conflicting rulings between federal and state courts, with the Missouri Supreme Court ruling the map must be approved by voters via referendum before taking effect.
- Republican officials expressed concerns about election logistics under the old map, while challengers hailed the Supreme Court's decision as a victory against gerrymandering.
