Missouri asks Supreme Court to restore GOP-friendly congressional map
Missouri officials asked the Supreme Court on Friday to reinstate a congressional map that adds one seat for Republicans. The application, filed by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s office, described the situation as a “federal-election-administration disaster” unfolding in the state. The request concerns Missouri’s new congressional map and its political effects.
Missouri officials asked the Supreme Court on Friday to reinstate the state’s Republican-friendly congressional map.
The map adds one seat for the Republican Party, according to the report. An emergency application from Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s office described the situation as a “federal-election-administration disaster” unfolding in Missouri.
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