Missouri Supreme Court hears challenge to governor’s power to call special sessions • Missouri Independent

The last case that could overturn Missouri’s newly gerrymandered congressional map without a statewide vote went before the state Supreme Court on Wednesday.

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Missouri voters could face as many as nine ballot measures in 2026 • Missouri Independent

There are as many as nine measure, including abortion, congressional redistricting and income taxes, that could be on a Missouri ballot.

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Gov. Mike Kehoe’s decision on ballot timing could shape Missouri's 2026 elections • Missouri Independent

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe will decide soon which ballot measures will be in front of voters during the Aug. 4 primary election.

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Louisiana's May congressional primaries postponed after Supreme Court rules state must redraw maps. Current districts violate Voting Rights Act. Governor and Attorney General say elections can't proceed legally under existing map. Votes in U.S. House races will not be counted. #congressionalredistricting #votingrights

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Florida Republicans pass DeSantis-backed gerrymandered congressional maps

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Emanuel Cleaver, four Republicans file for Missouri’s gerrymandered 5th District • Missouri Independent

More than 350 candidates filed for Missouri's national and state races, including four Republicans vying to unseat U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.

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Judge to decide whether Missouri's gerrymandered congressional map is in effect • Missouri Independent

A Missouri judge is being asked to decide which congressional district map — the one passed in 2022 or the one passed last year — is in effect.

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Missouri secretary of state wants to keep portions of ballot language for redistricting referendum • Missouri Independent

A trial was held Monday over the ballot language that voters would see if a referendum on redistricting makes the Missouri ballot in November.

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This is what political courage looks like: Indiana Republicans defeat Trump's gerrymandering plan

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/indiana-votes-against-gerrymandering

State of Texas to begin calling witnesses in federal hearing over Trump-backed congressional map

A three-judge panel in El Paso will continue hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging the controversial new map of Texas' congressional districts. Ultimately, their decision will determine whether Texas can use the new map for the 2026 midterm elections.

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