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Judge Daniel Green Rules in Favor of Republican-Backed Congressional Redistricting Map in Missouri

Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled on Wednesday that Missouri's constitutional referendum provisions do not apply to congressional redistricting enacted by the General Assembly. This decision preserves the new GOP-friendly map, which was created after President Trump urged Republican-led states to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterms. Judge Green's ruling sides with Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who rejected a petition to put the map on a referendum. The court's decision ensures that the Republican-backed map remains in full force for the 2026 general election. The new boundaries are designed to give Republicans an opportunity to defeat Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. The Missouri Supreme Court has set September 2 for arguments on the appeal of the redistricting referendum. A final ruling must be issued by September 8 to determine if the referendum will make it onto the November 3 ballot. This case is part of a broader national redistricting battle following a push by the administration to rewrite congressional maps in red states.

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