Conflicting Court Rulings Leave Missouri's Congressional Map in Limbo Ahead of Midterms
A federal judge blocked use of Missouri's old congressional districts while the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to use a new Republican-favored map, creating uncertainty less than two months before November's elections.
Conflicting court rulings have thrown Missouri's congressional elections into uncertainty less than two months before the November midterms that will help determine control of a closely divided Congress, according to the Guardian.
Conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied an emergency request from Missouri officials to use a new congressional map for the November election, the report said. The map had been redrawn earlier this year with the support of President Donald Trump in an effort to give Republicans an advantage in the midterms.
Separately, a federal judge in Missouri issued a ruling temporarily preventing the state from using its old congressional maps, according to the report, leaving officials without either version to use in the upcoming election.
The legal dispute stems from an earlier ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court, which determined that the new map must be put before voters for approval or rejection in a referendum, the report said. That process means the map cannot be implemented in time for the November election.
Trump and other Republicans have criticized the Missouri Supreme Court's decision, with the president calling it "horrible, ridiculous, and unconstitutional," according to the report.
The revised map had targeted Missouri's fifth congressional district, currently held by longtime Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City, the report said. Under the new boundaries, portions of Kansas City would have been reassigned to two neighboring districts represented by Republicans, while the remainder of Cleaver's district would have been stretched eastward into rural, Republican-leaning areas.
The competing court orders leave Missouri's congressional district boundaries unresolved as the state prepares for elections that could influence which party controls the House of Representatives.
Sources
- Conflicting court rulings on Missouri map threaten November’s election | First Thing — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Related articles
United States: Republican figures distance themselves from Donald Trump ahead of midterms
As midterm elections approach, several personalities from the Republican Party are criticizing the president's immigration policy and the excesses of certain factions within the party, according to RFI.
Albanese launches Australia's bid for UN Security Council seat, names former Murdoch aide as New York consul general
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia's formal candidacy for a two-year term on the UN Security Council in 2029–2030, concurrent with appointing Siobhan McKenna, a former News Corp broadcasting executive, as consul general to New York.
In Germany, Friedrich Merz's CDU suffers historic defeat in Eastern state
For the first time since 1949, the Christian Democratic Union has fallen below the 5% threshold in a regional election, the minimum required to gain seats in the local parliament.
Australian Opposition Defends Fuel Excise Cut Plan Amid Cost-of-Living Debate
Shadow energy minister Dan Tehan says the Coalition's proposed 50% fuel excise reduction when oil exceeds US$100 per barrel is a sensible measure to address cost pressures.
CDU Wins Just 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Election Body Says
The state election commission reported a sharp drop in support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party in the northeastern German state
United Russia Leads Preliminary Vote Count With Half of Ballots Processed
Russia's Central Election Commission reports early results showing the ruling party ahead, with the Communist Party in second place, according to TASS.
Comments
Loading comments…