The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked a congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, restoring the state’s previous districts ahead of November’s midterm elections. Republicans said they will appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. The map was signed into law in September 2025 and aimed to help Republicans win an extra House seat.
WHO:Missouri Supreme Court
WHAT:Unanimously blocked a Trump-backed congressional map and restored Missouri’s previous districts
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:Missouri
WHY:The court ruled against the congressional map signed into law in September 2025 after a backlash and a petition that the Secretary of State rejected as legally insufficient.
