Missouri voters reject Trump-backed congressional map, dealing GOP redistricting defeat

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 896

Last Updated: 5 days, 19 hours ago

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A Republican-drawn congressional map designed to give the GOP another seat in the U.S. House was soundly rejected by Missouri voters Tuesday, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s effort to reshape the state’s political boundaries in his party’s favor.

The defeat of Proposition A means Missouri will retain the congressional districts established in 2022, preserving a Kansas City-based district that Republicans sought to redraw to improve their chances of defeating Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.

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