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.
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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