Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
A Missouri court allowed new voting districts for U.S. House elections to proceed for November, rejecting an attempt to put them to a public vote. The districts favor Republicans. People disagree about whether courts or voters should decide how districts are drawn.
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National story. 20 articles from 18 sources. Updated Aug 21, 2026.
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4 sourcesMissouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in November election
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9 sourcesMissouri judge OKs new House districts for coming election
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2 developments- Aug 19Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
- Aug 20Missouri judge rules in favor of Republicans in redistricting battle
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Quiet for 58 daysLast development · Aug 20 — Missouri judge rules in favor of Republicans in redistricting battle