Candidates in Missouri's 5th District, a gerrymandering target, will now campaign under old map
Brattin says the map dispute disenfranchises voters and has forced him to rework his campaign close to the election.

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Brattin says the map dispute disenfranchises voters and has forced him to rework his campaign close to the election.

Missouri’s Supreme Court blocked use of a new congressional map until voters decide on a referendum, so the 5th District’s candidates say they must campaign under the old map. Emanuel Cleaver and Rick Brattin disagree over who caused the turmoil and what it means for voters.
Republican nominee challenging Cleaver in Missouri’s 5th District.
Incumbent representative and Democratic candidate in the 5th District race; he blames Republican lawmakers for the map dispute.
Cleaver's version of this story ↗President whose request prompted the special legislative session where Republican lawmakers passed the new map.
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President whose request prompted the special legislative session where Republican lawmakers passed the new map.
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