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US Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Missouri from using a redrawn congressional map favored by Republicans in November's midterm elections, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump and his party's slim House majority.
Enacted in 2025, the map was part of a nationwide redistricting push backed by Trump, aiming to eliminate one of two Democratic-held seats currently held by Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver.
Tuesday's order from St. Louis-based Chief U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark required the state to use the new map, conflicting with the Missouri Supreme Court's September 3 ruling that blocked it.
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins faces a contempt hearing Thursday for defying the state court's ruling, with ballots set for distribution on September 19.
The 2022 map will now be in place for the general election, featuring six Republican-held seats and two Democratic-held seats, injecting uncertainty into the high-stakes midterm fight.