“It is disappointing that today's decision by the United States Supreme Court means Missouri will conduct its November general election under a different congressional map than its primary election. … Voters deserved consistency and certainty, and not for the rules to be changed between elections. … Nevertheless, Missouri will follow the Court's order.
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Mike Kehoe
Republican
Governor of Missouri • Missouri
Republican governor of Missouri since 2025; called the 2025 special session that produced the mid-decade congressional map.
Statements (3)
“We are grateful for Chief Judge Clark's decision to provide much-needed clarity for Missouri voters and the election process. With today marking the deadline for changes to the November ballot, the Missouri First Map will be used in the general election. Voters and candidates deserve consistency, certainty, and not to have the rules changed between elections.
“Holding a primary election under one congressional map and a general election under another is unprecedented.