Missouri Supreme Court Blocks New House Map, Flipping 1 Seat to Democrats
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 8
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks New House Map, Flipping 1 Seat to Democrats
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 8
Summary
Missouri’s high court unanimously barred the state’s new congressional districts unless voters approve them in a referendum, restoring the previous map for now.
That switch moves Kansas City-based District 5, held by Democrat Emanuel Cleaver, from Solid R back to Solid D after Republicans had redrawn it to add more White, rural areas.
The ruling also keeps Missouri’s 2nd District in play, though it remains rated Likely Republican, and Missouri has already appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court for a fast review.
The map decision helped Fox News Power Rankings shift two seats away from Republicans, with Democrats now favored for the House at 212 seats to the GOP’s 206 and 17 toss-up races.