The House GOP desperately needed this. This could change everything for years to come.
And Congressional Republicans breathe a sigh of relief after crucial proposal passes.
Missouri’s House of Representatives just delivered a major triumph for conservatives by greenlighting a fresh congressional map that’s set to strengthen the GOP’s grip on power. This move aligns perfectly with President Trump’s drive to expand the Republican majority in Washington, putting America First principles front and center.
The vote came down 90 to 65, showing strong support from most Republicans despite a few holdouts within the party. It’s a clear sign that Missouri lawmakers are ready to fight back against the status quo.
Dubbed the “Missouri First Map,” this redrawn layout cleverly divides Kansas City into three districts that lean Republican. That strategic shift could unseat Democrat Emanuel Cleaver in the 2026 midterms, handing another victory to the red team.
President Trump wasted no time celebrating on Truth Social, praising Missouri’s “incredible Republican State Legislators” for “overwhelmingly” supporting the “much fairer, and improved, Congressional Map.”
He highlighted his own massive successes in the state, noting: “It was my Great Honor to win Missouri six times, including Primaries, in 2016, 2020, and 2024 (Getting the Highest Number of Votes for any Office in the History of the State!), and this new Map will give the wonderful people of Missouri the opportunity to elect an additional MAGA Republican in the 2026 Midterm Elections.”
With the House’s approval in the bag, the bill now moves to the Republican-dominated Missouri Senate. At the time of writing, insiders expect a swift passage.
Trump urged action in his post: “The Missouri Senate must pass this Map now, AS IS, to deliver a gigantic Victory for Republicans in the ‘Show Me State,’ and across the Country.” He added, “I will be watching closely.”
Wrapping up his message, the president shouted out: “THANK YOU MISSOURI — MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
This redistricting push didn’t happen in a vacuum. Governor Mike Kehoe, a Republican, called lawmakers into a special session last month to tackle the issue head-on.
Kehoe’s timing was spot-on, coming right after Texas Republicans rammed through their own map that could add up to five GOP seats in the House. That’s the kind of action conservatives love.
On the flip side, liberal stronghold California is rushing to counter with their own redraw, aiming to pile on more Democratic seats. It’s classic blue-state gamesmanship trying to steal the edge from red America.
Kehoe took to X to cheer the progress: “Our Missouri FIRST Map and initiative petition reform now head to the Missouri Senate.” He thanked the bill’s sponsors, “Representative Dirk Deaton and Representative Ed Lewis, for their leadership and dedication to putting Missouri first.”
The governor also gave a nod to his fellow Republicans: “We appreciate the Republican members of the House for their efforts and commitment to ensuring that the values of Missourians are represented clearly and effectively.”
Meanwhile, Democrat Emanuel Cleaver is throwing a fit, calling the whole thing an “unprecedented directive” and “unconstitutional attack” on democracy straight from Trump.
In his statement, Cleaver whined: “This attempt to gerrymander Missouri will not simply change district lines, it will silence voices. It will deny representation.”
“It will tell the people of Missouri that their lawmakers no longer wish to earn their vote, that elections are predetermined by the power brokers in Washington, and that politicians – not the people – will decide the outcome.”
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