U.S. Supreme Court rejects use of new Missouri congressional map
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What happened
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to implement a new Missouri congressional map.
The map in question was backed by former President Donald Trump.
Absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections.
Why it matters
The court's decision prevents the use of the disputed map during an election period where absentee voting has commenced.
Context
The legal dispute follows a 2025 act passed by Missouri lawmakers to redraw congressional districts, which was subsequently challenged by a veto referendum.
Prior to the U.S. Supreme Court's intervention, lower courts had issued conflicting rulings regarding whether the state should utilize the 2022 map or the 2025 redistricting act.
Sources 2 sources
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- Batesville Daily Guard The Latest: Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
- Wikipedia 2026 Missouri Proposition A Background reference · Wikipedia text used under CC BY-SA 4.0.