Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map

The New York Times · Mitch Smith · last updated September 22, 2026 – 12:05 PM

The order may have little impact because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that blocked the congressional districts that favor Republicans.

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