Justice Brett Kavanaugh's decision to reject Missouri's request to use Republican-drawn gerrymandered maps for the 2026 elections preserves the current electoral boundaries.

BREAKING: Justice Kavanaugh DENIES Republicans in Missouri the use of the gerrymandered maps favoring Republicans for the midterms, affirming the Missouri Supreme Court’s decision from last week. Kavanaugh ruled that voters need to first have the chance to vote on the gerrymandered districts in a statewide referendum. (NY Times)

Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejects Missouri’s emergency bid to revive its GOP-drawn House map, keeping the previous districts in place for the November midterm elections. Surprise, surprise! The Missouri Supreme Court last week had barred the state from using its new congressional map for the general election, even though it had used those districts during the primary. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/in-big-win-for-voters-supreme-court-wont-revive-missouri-gerrymander-before-midterms/ #UsPol 1/n

Breaking: Justice Kavanaugh Rejects Attempt to Require Missouri to Use Republican Gerrymandered Maps for 2026 Elections - Election Law Blog https://electionlawblog.org/2026/breaking-justice-kavanaugh-rejects-attempt-to-require-missouri-to-use-republican-gerrymandered-maps-for-2026-elections/