<p>A federal judge in Missouri on September 8, 2026, temporarily prevented the state from using its old congressional maps in the upcoming November midterm elections. This decision came hours after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in the matter, adding to the ongoing legal disputes surrounding the congressional map.</p><p>The Supreme Court, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh denying an emergency request from Missouri officials, ruled against using a congressional map that had been redrawn with support from former President Donald Trump, which was intended to provide a Republican advantage in the elections. The Missouri Supreme Court had previously determined that the new map must be approved by voters, thus disallowing its use in the November election.</p>
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Missouri Congressional Maps Affected by Conflicting Court Rulings
A federal judge in Missouri has ruled that the state cannot use its old congressional maps in the November midterm elections, following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to deny an emergency request related to a redrawn map. The Missouri Supreme Court had stated that the new map requires voter approval before it can be used.
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Missouri Congressional Maps Affected by Conflicting Court Rulings