Trump pushes redistricting changes as Supreme Court backs Missouri’s old districts for 2026 midterms
Donald Trump told Republican governors to redraw districts for his party, but the Supreme Court ordered Missouri to keep its previous map for the 2026 midterms.
Trump urged GOP governors to reshape electoral boundaries to advantage Republicans. The redistricting fight is unfolding in multiple states, with Missouri residents opposing the new maps. A Missouri court ruling now requires the old district configuration to be used in the 2026 midterm elections, a position upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Why it matters
The court's decision determines which district maps will be used, influencing the 2026 midterm election outcomes.
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