The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a new congressional map drawn by Republicans cannot be used for the state’s November elections. It said a referendum to put the map on the ballot must be placed there, so this fall’s elections will proceed under the state’s older congressional lines.
WHO:Missouri Supreme Court
WHAT:Ruled that the new GOP-drawn congressional map cannot be used for November elections unless a referendum is placed on the ballot.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
WHERE:Missouri, USA
WHY:The court required that a referendum to place the new map on the ballot be put on the ballot before it can be used.
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