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Bout #880🏆 Decision Final· Elections & Campaigns

Missouri Redistricting Remains in Flux After SCOTUS Declines Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court, through Justice Brett Kavanaugh, declined to block a Missouri Supreme Court ruling that reinstated an older congressional map. This means the map used two years ago will likely be in effect for the upcoming fall elections, overriding a newer, Republican-backed map designed to pick up an additional House seat. The state court's ruling also ordered voters to weigh in on the new redistricting plan in November for future elections.

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Republican Corner · GOP

Protect State Maps

Uphold Legislative Authority, Prevent Election Chaos

Republicans argue that the state legislature's map reflects the will of Missouri voters and should be respected without judicial interference. They contend that changing electoral lines so close to an election, after primaries have already occurred, creates unacceptable chaos and undermines election administration.

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Legislative Will

The state legislature has the constitutional authority to draw congressional maps that best represent their constituents, and this process should not be undone by state courts.

Election Chaos

Overturning the map after primaries already took place under new lines creates unprecedented chaos and confusion for voters and election officials alike.

Judicial Overreach

The state supreme court's decision, and Justice Kavanaugh declining to intervene, represent judicial overreach that politicizes the election process and interferes with state governance.

GOP
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Democrat Corner · DEM

Fair Maps Now

Fight Gerrymandering, Empower Voters

Democrats assert that the rejected map was a partisan gerrymander designed to unfairly benefit one party, denying fair representation. They support the state Supreme Court's decision as a safeguard against such manipulation and an affirmation of voter rights to weigh in on critical electoral processes.

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Stop Gerrymandering

The original Republican-drawn map was an egregious partisan gerrymander intended to steal a Democratic seat, and the court rightly paused its implementation to protect fair elections.

Voter Referendum

Allowing Missouri voters to approve the redistricting plan via a referendum is a crucial check on partisan mapmaking and strengthens democratic accountability.

GOP Delays

Any perceived "chaos" in election administration was intentionally manufactured by Republican state officials who delayed critical decisions to benefit their partisan goals.

DEM

🏆 Final Decision · Bell has rung

America sided with the Republicans

Republican
50%
547 votes
Democrat
50%

Voting closed. The verdict on Missouri Redistricting Remains in Flux After SCOTUS Declines Appeal is in.

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