Opponents of a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump have filed a lawsuit asking a court to suspend the districts for the 2026 elections

The Missouri attorney general claims that the Republican-drawn congressional map is now active. But an anti-redistricting campaign argues that the law must be suspended while the state determines if enough valid signatures were submitted to force a statewide vote.

Jackson County voters are suing state leaders over the new congressional map as 305,000 petition signatures are ignored.

With three straight appointments, Missouri should require special elections so voters — not governors — choose long-term statewide leaders. | Opinion

The proposed agreement would hand the federal government new power over state election administration, alarming election officials and privacy advocates.