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Missouri may revert to previous congressional districts following court decision

PBS · September 10, 2026Original source ↗

Missouri may revert to previous congressional districts following court decision

What happened

The Supreme Court has rejected a map supported by former President Trump, which allows Missouri to revert to its former congressional districts. This decision means the state could hold the general election in November with different U.S. House districts than those used in the August primary.

Why it matters

This situation could affect candidate choices for over a million voters in Missouri.

How this story affects people

How does this story affect you if you are a voter in Missouri?

This decision could change the congressional candidates you can choose from in the November general election, as the districts will differ from those used in the August primary. This means your representation in Congress could shift significantly, impacting issues that matter to you.

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