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Missouri Judge Upholds Trump-Influenced Maps | Kansas City News
A Missouri judge has greenlit the use of new GOP-favored House district maps—drawn with input from former President Trump—for November’s elections, rejecting a bid to force a public vote. The ruling, siding with the state’s Secretary of State, holds that Missouri’s constitution doesn’t permit referendums on congressional redistricting. These maps, already used in August primaries, were drawn to bolster Republican control in Congress. Opponents warned of voter confusion and election integrity risks, but the court sided with officials arguing redistricting is a legislative function. While this…
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