US supreme court again rejects Missouri congressional maps redrawn to benefit Republicans in midterms

Latest decision appears to set the stage for the state to use its old electoral maps this year

US supreme court again rejects Missouri congressional maps redrawn to benefit Republicans in midterms

TL;DR

  • US Supreme Court rejected a push to overhaul Missouri's congressional maps.
  • The redrawing of maps was intended to give Republicans an advantage in the midterm elections.
  • The court suspended a federal judge's decision that allowed only reconfigured boundaries for the elections.
  • Missouri is expected to use its old electoral maps for the upcoming elections.