RNC, NRCC Sue to Protect Missouri Map That Could Deliver 1 More House Seat

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 29

Thursday's lawsuit asks to intervene in Missouri litigation over a new congressional map and to stop any referendum certification before signature verification is finished.
Republicans say the map, signed into law last year, complies with the Missouri Constitution and that early certification could temporarily block its implementation.
The RNC said Democrats and allied groups have spent more than $6 million challenging Missouri maps, while opponents argue the new plan violates the state constitution and boosts GOP advantage.
The fight carries national stakes because Republicans believe the map could add 1 U.S. House seat in the 2026 midterms, and they say a recent 6-3 Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana reinforces limits on race-based redistricting.

With a referendum in limbo, which congressional map will Missouri voters use in the upcoming 2026 election?