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Missouri GOP Plans Redistricting Amid Legal Concerns

8/15/2025

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Missouri Republicans may hold a special session to redraw congressional maps, aiming for a GOP majority.
The proposed changes target the 5th District to weaken Democratic Congressman Cleaver's 2026 reelection bid.
Experts caution that this strategy could inadvertently make some districts more competitive for Democrats.
Legal and ethical concerns are raised regarding mid-decade redistricting without a census.

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Story summary

Missouri Republicans may hold a special session to redraw congressional maps, aiming for a GOP majority.
The proposed changes target the 5th District to weaken Democratic Congressman Cleaver's 2026 reelection bid.
Experts caution that this strategy could inadvertently make some districts more competitive for Democrats.
Legal and ethical concerns are raised regarding mid-decade redistricting without a census.