Missouri Supreme Court blocks use of redrawn congressional map for November election

What happened

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on a Thursday that the state's redrawn congressional map cannot be used in the upcoming midterm elections.

The Missouri Attorney General has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the state court's ruling.

Why it matters

The ruling prevents the implementation of the new map until voters have the opportunity to uphold or reject it in the November election.

Context

The blocked congressional map had received backing from former President Donald Trump.