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Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk David A. Lieb, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points These districts are backed by President Donald Trump and are considered Republican-friendly. A petition seeking to force a referendum on the map was rejected by the Republican Secretary of State, who claimed it was not allowed under the state Constitution.
A court ruling has allowed new US House districts to be used in the November elections. These districts are backed by President Donald Trump and are considered Republican-friendly. The ruling is seen as a victory for Republicans seeking to maintain their majority in the US House.
The case may still be appealed to a higher court. The new districts were already used in the August primaries. A petition seeking to force a referendum on the map was rejected by the Republican Secretary of State, who claimed it was not allowed under the state Constitution.
Further details on the ruling and its implications are available from the source. The decision is expected to have significant effects on the upcoming elections.
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Category: government Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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