Congressional candidates react after Missouri Supreme Court upends 2026 district map

The Missouri Supreme Court has overturned the state's congressional redistricting map, creating significant uncertainty for the 2026 elections. In response to this ruling, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. This petition seeks to revive the original redistricting map, which was backed by Trump. Congressional candidates are now reacting to the legal instability as the battle over the state's electoral boundaries moves to the highest court.