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Missouri Supreme Court Allows Redistricting Ahead of 2026 Midterms

3/28/2026

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Missouri Supreme Court upholds the legislature's mid-decade right to redraw districts, allowing a map for the 2026 midterms before a voter referendum.
Protesters gathered at the Missouri State Capitol September 10, 2025, to oppose dividing Kansas City into three districts.
Missouri voters collected over 300,000 signatures to challenge the map, but delays may hinder efforts.
Critics say the ruling undermines the referendum process while supporters defend it as legitimate legislative power.

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Missouri Supreme Court upholds the legislature's mid-decade right to redraw districts, allowing a map for the 2026 midterms before a voter referendum.
Protesters gathered at the Missouri State Capitol September 10, 2025, to oppose dividing Kansas City into three districts.
Missouri voters collected over 300,000 signatures to challenge the map, but delays may hinder efforts.
Critics say the ruling undermines the referendum process while supporters defend it as legitimate legislative power.