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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 10, 2026Miami-Dade County

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Missouri's Push to Use Trump-Backed Congressional Map

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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican push to use a Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri, clearing the way for the state to use older districts passed in 2022 for the November election. The decision resolves a conflict between state and federal court orders that had created confusion for local election authorities.

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Why It Matters

Missouri voters will use the 2022 census-based congressional districts instead of newly drawn boundaries for the upcoming November election, affecting which candidates represent specific areas like the Kansas City-based seat held by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by Donald Trump.
  • The decision clears the way for Missouri to use the older map passed by lawmakers in 2022 for the November election.
  • There were no noted dissents in the brief Supreme Court order.
  • A federal judge previously allowed Missouri's top court to proceed with a contempt hearing against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins.
  • The Missouri Supreme Court had ordered Hoskins not to use the Trump-backed map and to place a redistricting referendum on the November ballot.
  • U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark previously barred Hoskins from using anything other than the new map supported by Trump.
  • The revised districts aimed to target the Kansas City-based seat held by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver to help Republicans gain an extra House seat.
  • Redistricting opponents collected hundreds of thousands of petition signatures to force a statewide vote on the new districts.
  • Secretary of State Hoskins waited until August to reject the petition, allowing the new districts to be used in the August primary.

Who's Mentioned

PersonBrett Kavanaugh“Supreme Court Justice who rejected the state's request.”PersonDenny Hoskins“Republican Secretary of State of Missouri.”PersonStephen Clark“U.S. District Judge who issued a conflicting order regarding the maps.”PersonDonald Trump“President who backed the new Missouri congressional map.”locationKansas City“Location of the congressional seat held by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.”PersonEmanuel Cleaver“Democratic Representative holding a Kansas City-based seat targeted by the new m”