Missouri’s Redistricting Battle | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Missouri’s political theater heats up at the State Fair as GOP challenger Rick Brattin and incumbent Democrat Emanuel Cleaver clash over Congressional District 5, with both sides blaming each other for voter discontent—and a newly drawn map that could reshape the state’s electoral future. Governor Mike Kehoe claims credit for the redistricting, touting it as a reflection of Missouri values and a key to preventing a Democratic takeover in Washington. But legal uncertainty looms: a lawsuit challenging the map is racing toward the Missouri Supreme Court, which must rule by September 8th to…