THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Win for Trump, GOP as Court Upholds Redistricted Map Ahead of Midterms.
A Missouri court decision secures a Republican-drawn congressional map, underscoring ongoing redistricting battles that could shape the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A Missouri court decision has secured a Republican-drawn congressional map, in a decision that could shape the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A Missouri judge has rejected a Democrat-backed effort to challenge the state’s newly drawn congressional map, giving Republicans another boost ahead of the November midterms. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled that Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins was justified in refusing to certify a referendum petition targeting the map, though the decision is expected to be appealed. DETAIL: The ruling keeps in place a map supported by President Donald J. Trump and Missouri Republicans that significantly reshapes Democrat…Open