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Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Speaks Out Against Redistricting
COLE COUNTY, MISSOURI, AUG 7 – Missouri Legislative Black Caucus calls the GOP-led redistricting a power grab to secure Republican seats in the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 elections, citing constitutional concerns.
- In Jefferson City, the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus held a news conference Thursday to oppose redistricting, emphasizing high stakes for 2026.
- Amid nationwide GOP efforts, Republican lawmakers in Missouri are seeking new congressional maps, despite Missouri Constitution prohibiting redistricting without an immediate census, to gain an electoral edge in mid-term elections.
- A slim 219-212 majority in the U.S. House underscores the stakes, with Missouri Republicans holding six of eight districts, and Gov. Mike Kehoe supports redistricting, KOMU 8 reports.
- Following the news conference, Missouri Democrats signaled legal challenges and vowed to fight to keep the current map, accusing Republicans of undermining Missourians’ will.
- Although some Missouri Republicans support redistricting, they lack the votes, and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver would likely be the main target under a new map.
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Black Missouri lawmakers vow to block Missouri GOP push for new congressional districts
Assistant Missouri House Minority Leader Marlon Anderson of St. Louis speaks during a Thursday news conference on congressional redistricting. He was joined by, from left, state Reps. Michael Johnson, D-Kansas City, David Tyson Smith, D-Columbia, and Melissa Douglas, D-Kansas City. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)Black leaders in the Missouri legislature said Thursday that they will fight any attempt to redraw the state’s congressional distric…
Missouri Legislative Black Caucus speaks out against redistricting | News Channel 3-12
By Casey Bennett and Jacob Richey, KOMU 8 News Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KOMU) (KOMU) — Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Chair Michael Johnson, D-Kansas City, and other caucus members are voicing their opposition to the possibility of redistricting in Missouri. Johnson said he is standing against what the caucus calls a “blatant attempt to seize power from the people.” Congressional Republicans currently hold…
Missouri Legislative Black Caucus speaks out against redistricting
By Casey Bennett and Jacob Richey, KOMU 8 News Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KOMU) (KOMU) — Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Chair Michael Johnson, D-Kansas City, and other caucus members are voicing their opposition to the possibility of redistricting in Missouri. Johnson said he is standing against what the caucus calls a “blatant attempt to seize power from the people.” Congressional Republicans currently hold…
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