US Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans' appeal over Trump-backed congressional map
The court declined to intervene in Missouri's redistricting dispute, allowing the state supreme court ruling requiring voter approval of new districts to stand.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Missouri Republicans seeking to use a Trump-backed congressional map in the upcoming midterm elections. Last week, Missouri's state supreme court ruled that the map must be submitted to voters for approval or rejection of new districts, making it unavailable for the November election.
The decision leaves in place the state court's requirement that any new congressional districts receive voter approval before implementation. The ruling comes as both parties prepare for midterm contests, with Republicans and Democrats competing across multiple races including House seats in states like New Hampshire.
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- US supreme court rejects Missouri Republicans’ appeal to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms – live — The Guardian — World
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