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Appeals court backs Missouri’s gerrymandered map, but decision is put on hold
Brattin sued to restore the 2025 map and praised the appeals court ruling, saying voters should use the same districts in the general election.
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Published Sep 21, 2026
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The 8th Circuit ordered Missouri to use the Republican-backed 2025 congressional map for the November election, but paused its order for a week to allow an appeal. Election officials will continue using the existing map for now.
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Missouri state senator, Republican nominee in the 5th District, and plaintiff seeking use of the 2025 map.
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Robert F. Onder, Jr.
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U.S. representative and plaintiff seeking use of the 2025 congressional map.
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