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Missouri Governor Calls Special Session for Controversial Redistricting

8/30/2025

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe will initiate a special session on September 3 to redraw congressional maps, influenced by President Trump's push for GOP advantages in the 2026 midterms.
This session aligns with a veto session, enabling lawmakers to tackle redistricting concurrently.
Legal issues may emerge from using outdated population data, potentially misrepresenting Missouri's 6.1 million residents.
Democrats oppose the plan, cautioning it may hinder future legislative efforts.

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe will initiate a special session on September 3 to redraw congressional maps, influenced by President Trump's push for GOP advantages in the 2026 midterms.
This session aligns with a veto session, enabling lawmakers to tackle redistricting concurrently.
Legal issues may emerge from using outdated population data, potentially misrepresenting Missouri's 6.1 million residents.
Democrats oppose the plan, cautioning it may hinder future legislative efforts.