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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 10, 2026Hillsborough County

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Missouri Congressional Maps Backed by Trump

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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump, clearing the way for the use of older maps in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Why It Matters

The decision affects the boundaries of Missouri's U.S. House districts for the , impacting whether Republicans can gain an additional House seat in the state.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump.
  • The decision clears the way for the use of older maps.
  • This marks the second time the high court refused to intervene to keep the Trump-backed maps in place.
  • The revised Missouri districts targeted a Kansas City-based seat held by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
  • The goal of the maps was to help Republicans win seven of the state's eight House seats in the midterm elections, a gain of one seat.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDonald Trump“Backed the Missouri congressional maps and urged Republicans to redraw districts”locationTexas“First Republican-led state to enact new districts after Trump's urging.”locationMissouri“State involved in the congressional redistricting legal battle.”OrganizationSouth Carolina Senate“Rejected President Trump's call to redraw congressional maps.”OrganizationU.S. Supreme Court“Rejected the push to use Missouri congressional maps.”PersonEmanuel Cleaver“Democratic Representative holding the Kansas City-based seat targeted by the rev”