Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring Republicans in midterms
The Supreme Court has blocked a Missouri federal judge's order that would have allowed state lawmakers to use a new congressional map favoring Republicans in the upcoming November elections. The state's Supreme Court had previously struck down the map, but Republicans appealed to federal courts. Ultimately, the US Supreme Court affirmed that the Missouri Supreme Court has jurisdiction, meaning the older map, which gives Republicans a likely advantage of six seats to Democrats' two, will be used for the general election.
This ruling directly impacts the upcoming midterm elections by determining the congressional districts voters will use, potentially affecting the balance of power in the House of Representatives.
