As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps

By: Jonathan Shorman

Outlets: Stateline

Published: December 22, 2025

Words: 1,732

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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After Missouri lawmakers passed a gerrymandered congressional map this fall, opponents submitted more than 300,000 signatures seeking to force a statewide vote on whether to overturn the map. But Republican state officials say they will use the map in the meantime.

Missouri courts now appear likely to weigh in.

“If we need to continue to litigate to enforce our constitutional rights, we will,” said Richard von Glahn, a progressive activist who leads People Not Politicians, …

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