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Missouri Republicans Approve New Congressional Map Favoring GOP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Missouri Republicans sent a new congressional map to Governor Mike Kehoe on Friday that is expected to give the GOP a stronger hold in the deep-red state. The map, passed by the Senate in a 21-11 vote after House approval earlier in the week, is projected to shift Missouri\u2019s congressional delegation from a 6-2 GOP advantage to a 7-1 split.<\/p>\n

Former President Donald Trump praised the move, calling the map \u201cfairer\u201d and a step toward electing another \u201cMAGA Republican\u201d in 2026. \u201cIt is wonderful to see Republicans in the \u2018Show Me State\u2019 standing up to Save our Country,\u201d he wrote on Truth Social. Trump\u2019s endorsement was seen as boosting support for the plan within Missouri’s GOP leadership.<\/p>\n

Republican lawmakers argue that the new map corrects long-standing issues. Sen. Nick Schroer criticized the current districting for creating a safe seat for Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver in Kansas City. He noted that the revised map keeps counties like St. Charles and Warren intact, making the layout more compact and increasing competitiveness in certain districts.<\/p>\n

Democrats, however, accused Trump of meddling in state-level politics. Still, Missouri Republicans welcomed his involvement. \u201cIt\u2019s been absolutely refreshing to have a president that is so involved,\u201d said Rep. Holly Jones. Rep. Justin Sparks echoed the sentiment, calling Trump\u2019s collaboration with state legislatures \u201cvery effective.\u201d<\/p>\n

The redistricting in Missouri is part of a broader national trend. Analysts warn that population shifts and reapportionment after the 2030 Census could shift congressional power. States like California and New York may lose seats, while GOP-leaning states like Texas and Florida gain influence\u2014potentially limiting Democrats\u2019 routes to the White House by 2032.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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