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The Eighth Circuit panel, composed of three judges nominated by Republican presidents, said that “Missouri’s current plan to use the 2022 map in the November 2026 general election violates the Constitution.”
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The Eighth Circuit panel, consisting of three judges nominated by Republican presidents, stated that Missouri's plan to use the 2022 map in the November 2026 general election violates the Constitution.
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Claim Maker
Mitch Smith
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "court": "Eighth Circuit panel",
    "election_date": "November 2026",
    "judges_nominated_by": "Republican presidents"
}
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Politics Legal Redistricting Attributed Statement Missouri
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM (1 week ago)

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/missouri-redistricting-decision.html
Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/us/missouri-redistricting-decision.html

A federal appellate panel sided with Missouri Republicans on using a redrawn congressional map, but a Supreme Court decision means the older map will likely be used for now, creating confusion and potential post-election lawsuits.

Redistricting Missouri Politics Elections U.S. Supreme Court Appeals Court Voting Rights
Screenshot of https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/breaking-missouri-ordered-to-use-gerrymandered-map-for-midterms
Breaking: Missouri ordered to use gerrymandered map for midterms
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https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/breaking-missouri-ordered-to-use-gerrymandered-map-for-midterms

A federal appeals court ordered Missouri to reinstate a GOP gerrymandered map, eliminating a Democratic district, despite ballots already being distributed. This decision conflicts with a Missouri Supreme Court ruling and sets up a rush to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Gerrymandering Elections Missouri Midterms Voting Rights DHS Trump Administration

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