Republican officials are waging an all out war on the Missouri Constitution

By: Bridgette Dunlap

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 860

Last Updated: 2 hours, 7 minutes ago

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President Donald Trump demanded that Republican-led states redraw their congressional districts mid-decade because he expects he’s in trouble for the midterms.

Missouri Republicans obliged, gerrymandering Kansas City to dilute the voting power of Black voters and get representation of Missouri’s 40% Democratic voters down to 12.5% of congressional seats.

And yet, Republicans face a serious obstacle in their attempt to move the goalposts for our authoritarian president -– the Missouri Constitution.

For over a …

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