Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Backed US House Map, Orders Statewide Vote
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a Trump-backed US House map, ordering a statewide vote on its approval, and will use the previous map for the upcoming general election.
Houston, TX, September 3, 2026 — The Missouri Supreme Court has issued a ruling that blocks a United States House of Representatives map backed by former President Donald Trump. In its decision, the state’s highest court has mandated a statewide vote on the approval of the map.
The court’s order means that the contested map will not be used for the upcoming general election. Instead, Missouri will revert to using its previous congressional district map for the election.
Further details regarding the specific timeline for the statewide vote or the exact reasons cited by the court for blocking the map were not immediately available.
The implications of this ruling are significant for Missouri’s representation in the U.S. House, as the approved map was seen as a key outcome of partisan redistricting efforts. The requirement for a statewide vote introduces a new layer of public input into the process.
Story summarized from the original created by David A. Lieb, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
