Missouri court finds election official was in contempt in legal war over redistricting
The Missouri Supreme Court found Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt on Thursday for telling officials to use a new congressional map for the November election, but that Hoskins had “purged” himself of the contempt by reversing course later in the day.
TL;DR
- Missouri Supreme Court found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt.
- Hoskins was held in contempt for directing officials to use a new congressional map for the November election.
- Hoskins "purged" himself of contempt by reversing his decision later on Thursday.
- The contempt stemmed from a legal dispute over using a 2025 congressional map versus the 2022 map.
- The 2025 map could give Republicans a 7-1 advantage, while the 2022 map gives a 6-2 advantage.
- The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the 2022 map should be used due to a referendum on the 2025 map.
- A federal district court ordered the use of the 2025 map, creating conflicting rulings.