Missouri Gov Signs New Congressional Map Targeting Democratic Seat

Published SEP 29

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Above: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe after being sworn in Jan. 13, 2025. Image copyright: Emily Curiel/The Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

This brazen power grab by Republicans will destroy democracy and silence Black voters. This rushed gerrymander fractures Kansas City's Black communities and eliminates Democratic representation through pure partisan manipulation. The GOP also gutted the century-old ballot initiative process to prevent voters from challenging their authoritarian overreach.

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Republican narrative

The new congressional map is part of a smart political strategy that better reflects the state's rightward shift over the past decade. This redistricting effort helps Republicans maintain their House majority and prevents the political chaos that cost Trump control in 2018. The map simply acknowledges Missouri's transformation from a swing state to a reliably conservative state.

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