Missouri Republicans Approve New Congressional Map, Trump Praises Move

Missouri Republicans have approved a new congressional map that is expected to strengthen GOP control in the state, sending the measure to Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk for final approval.

The map passed the state Senate in a 21-11 vote on Friday, following earlier approval by the House. If enacted, it would shift Missouri’s current 6-2 Republican-to-Democrat congressional delegation to a 7-1 split, giving the GOP an additional seat ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Former President Donald Trump applauded the move on Truth Social, calling it a “much fairer, and much improved, Congressional Map.” He added, “It will help send an additional MAGA Republican to Congress in the 2026 Midterm Elections… Wonderful to see Republicans in the ‘Show Me State’ standing up to Save our Country.”

Supporters of the new map say it corrects what they view as unfair boundaries created during the last redistricting cycle, which protected Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district in Kansas City. State Senator Nick Schroer, a Republican and Freedom Caucus member, told The Daily Wire that the new plan keeps St. Charles and Warren counties intact and creates a more compact and competitive district.

“So by keeping these counties together… it’s making that seat more competitive,” Schroer said.

Democrats have criticized the redistricting effort as a partisan power grab and accused Trump of meddling in state affairs. However, Republican lawmakers credited the former president for helping push the new map forward.