Supreme Court Declines Missouri Redistricting Appeal, Upholds 2022 Map for November Election
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal, confirming that Missouri will use its 2022 congressional map for the November general election. This decision overturns a federal appeals court ruling that had attempted to reinstate a Republican-backed map,…
Kansas City, MO, September 25, 2026 —
The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal concerning Missouri’s congressional map, effectively confirming that the state will utilize its 2022 redistricting plan for the upcoming November general election.
This decision by the nation’s highest court overturns a previous ruling by a federal appeals court. That earlier ruling had sought to reinstate a congressional map that favored Republican interests. This Republican-backed map had been in use for the August primaries. However, it was subsequently blocked by the Missouri Supreme Court as the legal process continued, including the possibility of a voter referendum on the matter.
The Supreme Court’s refusal to intervene means the legal challenges surrounding Missouri’s congressional districts have reached a conclusion. The 2022 map will now stand for the November elections. The protracted legal battle has had implications for the state’s electoral landscape, including congressional districts located in the vicinity of Kansas City. The specific details regarding the federal appeals court ruling, the timeline of its reinstatement, and the exact nature of the legal challenges and referendums are not further detailed in the provided information. The contractor or entity responsible for the initial map drawing was not specified.
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