Trump Signals Missouri for Congressional Redistricting Push

Former President Trump indicated that Missouri is next in line to redraw its congressional districts, aiming to benefit the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This move is part of a larger redistricting trend between Republican and Democratic-controlled states, initiated by Trump.

Trump, in a social media post and radio interview, named Missouri, Indiana, and Florida as the next GOP-controlled states he believes will redraw congressional maps to create more Republican districts. Missouri currently has eight U.S. House seats, with two held by Democrats. Any redistricting effort would likely target the Kansas City-focused district represented by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.

Missouri officials, including the Governor's office, are reportedly assessing options for a special session to redraw the districts. The state's treasurer and lieutenant governor, both Republicans, also support a new map. The expectation in the state capital is that redrawing the districts to favor Republicans is highly likely.

The redistricting plan is expected to be added to a veto session already scheduled. Most of Missouri's Republican congressional members have already expressed support for a map proposed by the White House and Trump's team. Trump won the state by a significant margin in the 2024 election.

The potential impact of these redistricting efforts is significant. If Democrats win a few Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections, they could gain control of the U.S. House. The outcome of the broader redistricting battle between Republicans and Democrats will likely influence the final balance of power in the chamber.