Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Backed Map in Missouri Midterm Fight

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed map in Missouri, clearing path for old districts to be used in November elections.

Editorial Desk

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Jefferson City, United States — The U.S. Supreme Court has once again denied a request to implement a congressional map backed by former President Donald Trump in Missouri, marking a setback for Republicans aiming to maintain control of the House during the critical midterm elections.

The decision allows the state to proceed with using the older map, which was drawn following the last census. This move appears to favor Democratic interests and could impact the balance of power in the upcoming November vote.

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The court’s ruling comes after a prolonged legal battle over redistricting. Missouri’s top court had previously ordered Secretary of State Denny Hoskins not to use the new map, but a federal judge allowed a contempt hearing against Hoskins for not complying. The Supreme Court’s latest action clears the way for the state to use the original map in the general election.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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