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Missouri Republicans are advancing a new congressional map that would give the GOP a 7-1 advantage.

Opponents are considering a referendum to let voters overturn the new map in a statewide election.

Approaching election deadlines and promised lawsuits could delay or block the map's implementation for the 2026 elections.

While Republicans continue their push to gerrymander Missouri’s congressional map, opponents are already eyeing a plan to ask voters to overturn it.

And looming over the debate are approaching deadlines for Missouri ballots to be finalized and candidates to file for office, along with promises of lawsuits — with any delays potentially undermining efforts to create a new Republican seat in time for the 2026 midterm elections.

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