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Trump Endorses Brattin, Wins GOP Nomination in Redrawn MO-5

8/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rick Brattin (R-MO) won the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District on August 5, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Brattin on Truth Social 12 hours before polls, calling him a “MAGA Warrior.”
The new district map cut Democratic voters from 62% to 41%, making the seat GOP-leaning.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins must decide by August 4 whether to certify a referendum that would alter the map.

History

Historical Context

Supreme Court’s 5-4 June 27 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause ruling declared partisan gerrymandering a non-justiciable political question, ending federal review of such maps. After the 2020 census, state legislatures—including Missouri’s Republican-controlled body—redrew districts in 2022, reshaping partisan balances. The decision now lets officials like Rick Brattin secure nominations with minimal judicial oversight.

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Story summary

Rick Brattin (R-MO) won the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District on August 5, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Brattin on Truth Social 12 hours before polls, calling him a “MAGA Warrior.”
The new district map cut Democratic voters from 62% to 41%, making the seat GOP-leaning.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins must decide by August 4 whether to certify a referendum that would alter the map.

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