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Missouri Supreme Court may hold Hoskins in contempt

9/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Missouri Supreme Court may hold Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for defying its order.
Hoskins announced he will keep using the 2025 congressional map despite the state court injunction.
Federal Judge Stephen Clark issued a restraining order forcing Missouri to use the new map for November.
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals declined to halt Judge Clark’s order.

History

Historical Context

In 1962 the Supreme Court’s 6-2 decision in Baker v. Carr declared redistricting justiciable and created the “one-person, one-vote” rule. The ruling forced states such as Tennessee and later Missouri to redraw districts that had not changed. Today Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins defies a federal injunction, while Judge Stephen Clark and the 8th Circuit enforce compliance.

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Story summary

Missouri Supreme Court may hold Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for defying its order.
Hoskins announced he will keep using the 2025 congressional map despite the state court injunction.
Federal Judge Stephen Clark issued a restraining order forcing Missouri to use the new map for November.
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals declined to halt Judge Clark’s order.

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