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Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points This outcome is seen as a setback for one party's efforts to gain an advantage in the election. A unanimous decision has blocked new congressional districts from being used in an upcoming election.
A unanimous decision has blocked new congressional districts from being used in an upcoming election. These districts were backed by a prominent political figure and had been expected to benefit one party. The ruling orders a statewide vote on whether to accept or reject the new map.
This outcome is seen as a setback for one party's efforts to gain an advantage in the election. An appeal to a higher court is planned, with the state's attorney general claiming the decision has caused a constitutional crisis. Further information on this development is available.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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