Missouri Governor Signs Congressional Redistricting Map Into Law

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a bill into law on Sept. 28 that could help Republicans gain an additional U.S. House seat in the 2026 midterm election under a congressional redistricting map. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Dirk Deaton and Sen. Rusty Black, both Republicans, sets provisions for redistricting federal congressional seats. The state’s Fifth Congressional District will be divided into three districts under the new map. “I was proud to officially sign the Missouri First Map into law today ahead of the 2026 midterm election,” Kehoe said in a statement. “We believe this map best represents Missourians, and I appreciate the support and efforts of state legislators, our congressional delegation, and President Trump in getting this map to my desk,” the governor added....