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Missouri Supreme Court Blocks GOP-Drawn Congressional Map for November Elections
Just the facts
The ruling prevents state election officials from implementing the newly redrawn congressional boundaries, which had been backed by President Donald Trump to favor Republican candidates. The court ordered that a statewide vote be held to determine whether the map should be upheld. The decision marks a significant legal setback for state Republicans attempting to gain an additional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Consequently, the elections will proceed under the state's existing congressional district boundaries until the referendum is resolved.
Why this is news
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled unanimously to block a new congressional map backed by Republicans from being used in the November midterm elections.
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