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Judge Blocks Missouri Map Change for November 2026

9/9/2026

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Judge Clark Blocks Map

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark issued a temporary restraining order on September 8, 2026, directing Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to use the 2025 congressional map for the November 2026 election.
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh denied Missouri’s request to reinstate the 2025 map the same day.
Judge Clark said changing maps would disenfranchise voters who participated in the August primary.
Missouri Supreme Court previously blocked the 2025 map pending a voter referendum.

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Clark Blocks Map

Judge Stephen R. Clark issued restraining order September 8, 2026, directing Secretary Denny Hoskins to use 2025 congressional map for November 2026 election.
The order blocks a Republican-drawn map that would erase a majority-Black district and boost GOP seats, preserving fair voter representation.
Missouri Supreme Court said the map cannot take effect without a voter referendum.
State officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the ruling and reinstate contested map.

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Judge Clark Blocks Map

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark issued a temporary restraining order on September 8, 2026, directing Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to use the 2025 congressional map for the November 2026 election.
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh denied Missouri’s request to reinstate the 2025 map the same day.
Judge Clark said changing maps would disenfranchise voters who participated in the August primary.
Missouri Supreme Court previously blocked the 2025 map pending a voter referendum.

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