JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — September 5, 2026 — Missouri has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a dispute over newly redrawn congressional districts and allow the maps to be used in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

The request comes as Missouri officials seek to move forward with a Trump-backed congressional map that could reshape several House districts ahead of November's elections.

The legal fight adds another layer of uncertainty to an already closely watched midterm election cycle. Congressional redistricting can significantly influence which political party has an advantage in individual districts and potentially affect control of the U.S. House.

The Supreme Court's response could have an immediate impact on Missouri's congressional races and the broader national battle for control of Congress.

Election officials and political campaigns are now watching the case closely as preparations for the 2026 elections continue.

The dispute highlights how redistricting, election law and court decisions are increasingly interconnected in American politics, particularly in states where new congressional boundaries are being challenged.

If the Supreme Court allows the map to take effect, Missouri candidates and voters could face a substantially different congressional landscape during the November midterms.