Missouri Republicans Approve Map To Add Another GOP Seat In Congress

Missouri Republicans have delivered a major win for conservatives by passing a new congressional map that will all but guarantee another GOP seat in Washington. The plan, now heading to Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk, cements Missouri’s reputation as a deep-red stronghold ready to send more America First lawmakers to Congress.

The state Senate approved the map in a 21-11 vote Friday after the House passed it earlier in the week. Former President Donald Trump applauded the move, calling it “much fairer, and much improved.”

“Thank you very much to the Great State of Missouri for the redistricting, which will, hopefully, give us an additional Seat in Congress!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It is wonderful to see Republicans in the ‘Show Me State’ standing up to Save our Country, and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.”

What The Map Does

• Shifts Missouri from a 6-2 Republican-Democrat split to a 7-1 advantage for Republicans.

• Keeps St. Charles and Warren counties together instead of splitting them, making one seat more competitive for the GOP.

• Ends special carve-outs that previously protected Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district around Kansas City.

State Sen. Nick Schroer, a member of the Freedom Caucus, explained that the new boundaries are “compact and contiguous,” a contrast to the gerrymandered Democratic strongholds that dominate blue states.

Republican lawmakers praised Trump for his involvement in the process. Rep. Holly Jones said it was “refreshing to have a president that is so involved and communicates so well to state legislatures.” Rep. Justin Sparks echoed that sentiment, noting that the Trump administration understands how important state-level cooperation is to pushing a national agenda.

Democrats, meanwhile, accused Trump of meddling in Missouri politics but the reality is clear: red states are waking up to the need for stronger, fairer maps that reflect voter trends.

Missouri now joins Texas, which earlier this year passed redistricting expected to create five new Republican-favored seats, as another state stepping up to secure conservative representation in Congress.

With the 2026 midterm elections on the horizon, these moves could shape the balance of power in Washington for years to come and they’re a reminder that Trump’s MAGA movement is far from slowing down.

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