The Missouri Supreme Court issued a ruling that blocked Republicans from immediately implementing a new congressional map designed to secure an additional House seat, requiring voter approval in November before the lines could take effect. The decision dealt a significant blow to GOP efforts to reshape the state's districts ahead of the 2024 election, as party leaders had pushed for a rapid rollout that would have given them a numerical advantage in the House. The ruling keeps the existing map in place for the upcoming cycle, preserving the current balance of power in Missouri's congressional delegation while leaving the fate of the new lines in the hands of voters.
The Missouri Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Trump and Republicans Thursday, ruling the GOP could not issue a new map aimed at giving the party an additional seat in the House until the congressional lines are approved by voters in November. The decision is a setback for Republicans, who had sought to quickly...
