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A Missouri judge has blocked a referendum aimed at overturning the state’s new congressional map, siding with the Secretary of State and sending the case to the Missouri Supreme Court—potentially reshaping the November elections. The controversial map, set for 2025, splits Kansas City into three districts and is seen as politically engineered to weaken Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s chances. Though the group behind the referendum argues the state constitution permits such a vote, the judge ruled it’s not explicitly allowed and that letting a small group override elected officials’ redistricting decisions undermines republican governance. With the deadline for finalizing ballots looming, the case now hinges on the Supreme Court’s decision—and if they rule in favor of the referendum, it could trigger lawsuits demanding new elections. Secretary Hoskins celebrated the ruling, declaring the “Missouri First Map” remains law.

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