Some Missouri Republicans are reluctant to redistrict early
As the Missouri Legislature meets for a special session to redistrict the state’s congressional maps, some members of the state Republican Party have expressed hesitancy on the illegal move.
Missouri’s special session gaveled in on Wednesday afternoon after Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) formally announced the move last week. In a press release, Kehoe said the session is about “clarity for voters and ownership of our future.”
Missouri, as well as Indiana and Texas, have felt pressure from President Donald Trump and his administration to gerrymander their states and give Republicans an advantage in the 2026 midterms.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed new maps into law last week, which are projected to give Republicans an additional five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives next cycle. Missouri’s new maps will likely hand one of the two seats in the state currently held by a Democrat over to the Republicans.
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