Republicans notch win in Missouri congressional redistricting fight

Washington Post Politics Thursday 20 August 2026, 16:30 UTC By Patrick Marley 1 min read

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Missouri is on track to use a congressional map favored by Republicans, but the state Supreme Court may have the last word on it soon. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVERepublicans notch win in Missouri congressional redistricting fight A judge allowed Republicans to use their new congressional map this fall, but the state Supreme Court may weigh in.

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