Justice Kavanaugh Blocks Missouri's Bid to Use New Map For Midterms
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court, through Justice Brett Kavanaugh, blocked Missouri’s attempt to use a new congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections. Missouri must use the 2022 map instead of a 2025 map signed into law and used during recent primaries, following a state supreme court ruling.Key Facts
- Missouri passed a new congressional map in 2025 (House Bill 1), replacing the 2022 map.
- The 2025 map was signed by Republican Governor Michael Kehoe and used in the August 2026 primaries.
- Activists launched a campaign to challenge the 2025 map and put it to a statewide vote.
- The Missouri Supreme Court blocked the new map, ordering the return to the 2022 map for the general election.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied Missouri’s request to override the state supreme court’s decision.
- Missouri officials argued voters could be forced to vote in districts with different candidates than those from the primaries, creating confusion.
- The case raises questions about how late court changes can affect election maps and voters.
- This dispute may influence how other states handle congressional map changes before elections.
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