"On Sunday, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe signed into law a legislative redrawing of the state's congressional districts, a gerrymander that will likely result in one fewer Democratic representative in the state's delegation in the next midterm elections, despite no huge ideological shift among voters. The move is part of a broader national scheme, planned by President Donald Trump's political team in coordination with state governors and legislatures, to mitigate potential seat losses in the 2026 midterms."
"Several states run by Trump-aligned Republicans may involve themselves in the scheme by next year's midterms. Texas has already passed new maps, leading to the expectation that Democrats may lose five more seats than they would have with the original district lines in place. With Missouri's new maps, it's expected that one Democratic seat in the state will also flip to Republican control after next year."
Missouri enacted a mid-census redistricting that redraws congressional districts and is expected to flip one Democratic seat to Republican control. The redrawing is part of a coordinated national plan by President Donald Trump's political team with state governors and legislatures to mitigate potential seat losses in the 2026 midterms. Republicans aim to redraw maps now to reduce Democratic representation and help retain House control despite typical incumbent-party midterm losses. Texas has passed new maps that could cost Democrats five additional seats versus original lines. Missouri currently has two of eight districts held by Democrats while nearly two in five voters supported Kamala Harris.
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