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Supreme Court prevents Missouri from using 2025 congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court on Sept. 25 granted a request to prevent Missouri from using its 2025 congressional map. The map was drawn to favor Republicans.

Why it mattersMissouri voters will continue using the older voting boundaries while legal appeals move forward.

Will a Republican be sworn in as the U.S. House member for Missouri’s 5th District for the term beginning in 2027? Democratic party leadsAlmost certain96%

How we got here

  1. Rick Brattin won the Republican primary election for Missouri's 5th District. Kcur
  2. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Missouri from using a congressional map expected to aid Republicans. Missouriindependent, Scotusblog

What's likely next

  1. The 8th U.S. Circuit ruled Missouri must use its 2025 congressional map for the Nov. 3 election but delayed the injunction until Sept. 28 for Supreme Court review.

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