How Missouri Democrats could block the GOP's new map

[RandySF]

Missouri Democrats see turning to the public as the best way to stop a new GOP-friendly congressional map from taking effect despite their minority status in the state legislature.

Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) is poised to sign the new map into law for the 2026 midterms after the state Senate gave approval on Friday. The map would likely give Republicans one additional seat in the House as the GOP tries to hold its narrow majority, taking out a current Democratic House member.

But Democrats may be able to send the issue to Missouri voters as a veto referendum for them to decide whether the map should be used.

Here’s what to know:


https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5501820-how-missouri-democrats-could-block-the-gops-new-map/