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Missouri GOP considers Texas-style redistricting plans
MISSOURI, AUG 5 – Missouri Republicans aim to flip a Democratic-held Kansas City district to expand their U.S. House majority from six to potentially seven seats, aligning with Trump's 2026 strategy.
- On Friday, Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin said it is likely that lawmakers will be called in for a special session on redistricting.
- Momentum for a special session has grown as Former President Donald Trump advocates for redistricting, with the Missouri Legislature likely to act.
- Some within the GOP are eyeing a shift from Missouri’s current 6-2 Republican-Democrat split to a potential 7-1 advantage, with support from former President Donald Trump.
- Despite resistance, a Republican majority with over two-thirds of seats is likely to advance redistricting, while Democrats vow to clog the chamber.
- A potential map could leave only one Democrat in Missouri’s delegation, as Republicans aim to flip U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s 5th District, aligning with Trump’s 2026 strategy.
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Missouri Republicans Consider Joining Texas to Redraw House Maps
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