Missouri lawmakers convened in Jefferson City, Missouri, on Sept. 3 for a special legislative session that could help deliver another seat in the House to the Republican Party.
In the special session, the state’s General Assembly will deliberate over the new Missouri First District map and potential changes to the state’s initiative petition process. The special session, called by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, a Republican, on Aug. 29, will likely last from Sept. 3 through Sept. 10.
The redistricting effort comes at the urging of President Donald Trump, who has encouraged Republican-led states to redraw voting districts mid-decade to preserve or expand GOP representation in the House. Missouri currently holds eight congressional seats. Six are represented by Republicans and two by Democrats….
Missouri Kicks Off Special Session to Redraw Congressional Map
