Missouri could soon find itself at the center of a national redistricting battle.
President Trump reportedly wants Missouri to change its Congressional districts so that Democrats lose a seat.
A political storm is brewing in Jefferson City as pressure mounts on Gov. Mike Kehoe to call a special legislative session aimed at redrawing Missouri’s congressional map.
The conservative Missouri Freedom Caucus, backed by Republican Congressman Bob Onder, argues the state’s districts should better reflect its deep-red leanings.
Currently, Republicans hold six of Missouri’s eight congressional seats.
But Democrats, including House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, told Missourinet the push is a blatant power grab orchestrated by Donald Trump to secure Republican dominance ahead of the 2026 elections