Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Backed Missouri Map for Third Time

Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, ending legal battle as midterm elections approach. Voters will use 2022 districts.

Editorial Desk

September 26, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Jefferson City, United States — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a third attempt to implement a congressional map backed by former President Donald Trump in Missouri, effectively ending a prolonged legal dispute as the state prepares for its upcoming midterm elections.

The justices upheld a decision by the Missouri Supreme Court that prevented the new map from being used unless approved by voters in a November referendum. This means residents will vote under the same district lines used in the 2024 and 2022 elections, avoiding potential chaos during the critical midterms.

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Republicans had hoped the revised map would help them gain an additional seat in the House, but the ruling ensures the current district boundaries remain in place. The decision comes after multiple legal challenges and appeals, with the Missouri Supreme Court ultimately siding with the existing map until a referendum can be held.

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