Missouri redistricting fight returns to US Supreme Court for third time

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 1,590

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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Backers of a Missouri redistricting referendum late on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene for a third time in three weeks in the fight over which congressional map must be used for the Nov. 3 elections.

The latest appeal comes as the first votes are being cast and state election officials face conflicting state and federal court orders. An 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requiring use …

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