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Missouri redistricting fight returns to the Supreme Court after conflicting court rulings

Opponents of a Republican-drawn map asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a federal appeals court order requiring its use for the November general election.

Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 17:02 UTC5 reports

The short version

  • Opponents of Missouri's Republican-backed congressional map asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court ordered the new districts revived.[The Washington Sun · Fox News]
  • A state court previously required using 2022 districts, but the federal appeals panel ruled that switching boundaries after the August primary disenfranchises voters.[ABC News · Fox News]
  • Election officials and voters face uncertainty as absentee voting continues under the 2022 boundaries while the high court considers the emergency request.[The Washington Sun · Fox News · CBS News]

Key facts

  • The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Missouri must use its 2025 congressional map for the November election.[Fox News]
  • The Missouri Supreme Court previously ruled that a Republican-backed congressional map cannot be used without voter approval via referendum.[ABC News · Fox News]
  • Missouri held its August 2026 primary election using the 2025 congressional map boundaries.[Fox News]
  • The Supreme Court set a deadline for state officials and Republican candidates to respond to the emergency filing by Wednesday afternoon.[The Washington Sun]

What remains uncertain

  • It remains uncertain which map will ultimately be enforced for the November election while the U.S. Supreme Court considers the latest petition.[The Washington Sun · Fox News]

Sources

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