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Missouri District Battle Heats Up | Kansas City News
A Missouri lawsuit is heating up over the redrawn fifth congressional district, which now stretches from Kansas City to Jefferson City after Republican-led redistricting. Filing under “People Not Politicians,” the group seeks to revert to the 2022 map before the November election, after their ballot petition was blocked. Rural residents like those in Odessa have mixed feelings—some welcome the return of longtime Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, recalling his support for veterans. Jessica Sherwood argues Cleaver’s urban experience doesn’t disqualify him from representing rural interests. With no court…
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