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WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 30, 2026
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a Republican-backed congressional redistricting map in a 4-3 ruling, clearing the way for changes that could give Republicans an advantage in at least one additional district ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The closely divided decision rejected arguments that the Missouri Constitution restricts redistricting to once per decade following the U.S. census. The majority held that while the constitution requires lawmakers to redraw districts after each census, it does not prohibit more frequent adjustments.
The ruling affirms HB1, a 2025 law passed by Missouri’s Republican-controlled legislature and signed by the state’s GOP governor. The measure redraws congressional lines mid-decade. Under the new map, the Kansas City-based 5th Congressional District, currently held by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, would be split, potentially shifting the state’s delegation toward a 7-1 Republican advantage.
The majority opinion relied on longstanding precedent, stating that legislative powers are not limited unless explicitly restricted by the constitution. It emphasized that “when” does not mean “only when” in the context of redistricting requirements.
The three-justice dissent included two Democratic appointees and one Republican appointee who broke with the majority. Opponents of the map had argued it violated requirements for geographically compact districts and constituted partisan gerrymandering.
The decision is a significant legal victory for Missouri Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who has encouraged GOP-led states to revisit congressional maps ahead of the midterms as part of a national strategy. However, the legal battle is not over. A separate lawsuit backed by the Democratic-aligned National Redistricting Foundation argues the map violates the state constitution’s compactness requirement and is expected to reach the Missouri Supreme Court. Additionally, a coalition of Missouri Democrats is seeking a statewide referendum on the new map, though certification remains pending.
Another challenge brought by civil rights groups, including the NAACP, has been appealed to the state’s high court after dismissal at the trial level.
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Candidate filing for Missouri’s 2026 congressional primaries opened in late February and closes at the end of March, with the primary election scheduled for August 4. The timing of remaining legal challenges could determine whether the new map governs the upcoming election cycle or faces further delays.
For now, the court’s ruling leaves the GOP-drawn map in place, positioning Republicans to compete for an additional House seat in a state that has trended increasingly Republican in recent years. The outcome is expected to influence the broader national battle for control of the U.S. House.
