Missouri is on the verge of mid-decade redistricting that could reshape its voice in Washington by 2026.
After a special session called by Governor Mike Kehoe, lawmakers advanced House Bill 1 (HB 1) to redraw the state’s eight U.S. House districts.
The plan is crafted to secure a 7–1 Republican advantage by reconfiguring the Kansas City/Jackson County area—currently a Democratic stronghold represented by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II.
What The New Map Does
Under HB 1, portions of Kansas City are split and paired with surrounding suburban and rural counties…