Judge to decide whether Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map is in effect

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 979

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A Missouri judge is being asked to decide which congressional district map — the one passed in 2022 or the one passed last year — will be in effect when candidates line up to file for office later this month.

For about four hours Tuesday, Cole County Circuit Judge Brian Stumpe listened to arguments over the meaning of constitutional provisions governing citizen referendums. He wanted to know why he was being …

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