Missouri has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to approve new congressional districts supported by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. This request follows a decision by Missouri’s highest court to block the new map and require a statewide vote in November to decide its fate. The new districts were designed to help Republicans gain an additional seat in the U.S. House. The Missouri Supreme Court’s ruling came after opponents of the redistricting gathered over 300,000 signatures to challenge the map. Missouri’s Attorney General argues that no court has ever changed congressional maps between a primary and general election, creating confusion. The Supreme Court is being asked to intervene quickly, as the deadline to finalize the November ballot is approaching. This situation is part of a larger national debate over redistricting, which affects political power and representation.
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Missouri asks US Supreme Court to allow use of new Trump-backed congressional districts in midterms
