"On Friday, the Missouri Senate gave its final approval to a redistricting plan endorsed by President Donald Trump, potentially allowing Republicans to gain an additional House of Representatives seat in the 2026 midterms. The approved map now heads to Governor Mike Kehoe (R-MO), who is expected to sign it into law. However, opponents of the new map have already launched a campaign to place the new district lines before voters in a referendum."
"A major target of the revisions is Representative Emanuel Cleaver's (D-MO) district in Kansas City. The redrawn boundaries reduce the share of Black and minority residents in Cleaver's district, raising concerns from critics. Cleaver, Kansas City's first Black mayor, has served in Congress for over two decades, winning over 60% of the vote in the past two elections. The push for redistricting puts Missouri among a growing number of states engaged in high-stakes battles over political boundaries."
The Missouri Senate gave final approval to a redistricting plan endorsed by President Donald Trump that could allow Republicans to gain an additional U.S. House seat in the 2026 midterms. The approved map goes to Governor Mike Kehoe, who is expected to sign it into law. Opponents have launched a signature campaign to place the new district lines before voters in a referendum. The revisions target Representative Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City district and reduce the share of Black and minority residents there, prompting concerns. The move places Missouri among multiple states engaged in high-stakes redistricting battles that may shift House balance.
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