Missouri Supreme Court Upholds 2022 Congressional Maps for November Election

Kansas City, MO, September 3, 2026 —

The state of Missouri will proceed with the 2022 congressional maps for its upcoming general election in November, following a ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court. The court’s decision effectively overturns a recent redistricting effort that was backed by Republican lawmakers.

This judicial outcome brings a measure of relief to Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, who is set to run in the election under the established district boundaries. However, the decision is not without its contention. Republican challenger Rick Brattin, who was vying against Cleaver II, has publicly stated an intention to file a lawsuit in response to the ruling.

Further complicating the legal landscape, Missouri’s Attorney General has indicated plans to seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court. The specific details of the Attorney General’s intended action or the grounds for seeking federal intervention were not immediately available in the provided information.

The legal challenge centers on the redrawing of congressional districts, a process that typically occurs after each decennial census. The court’s intervention to uphold the 2022 maps suggests a dispute over the validity or implementation of the newer redistricting proposals. The exact nature of the Republican-backed redistricting effort that was overturned was not detailed.

The implications of this ruling are significant for Missouri’s electoral map and the campaigns of candidates like Cleaver II and Brattin. The legal back-and-forth highlights the contentious nature of redistricting processes and their potential impact on election outcomes.

Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Gamboa on www.kshb.com, see more information here.

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