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Missouri Governor Calls Sept. 3 Special Session to Redraw House Map Targeting Kansas City Seat

Kehoe’s plan advances Trump’s mid‑decade redistricting drive by pairing a new map with tougher ballot‑initiative rules.

A photo illustration of Missouri governor Mike Kehoe.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation calling for a special election on a redrawn congressional map on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
California state Senate Republican leader Brian Jones of San Diego speaks against a package of measures to redraw the state's Congressional districts and put new maps before voters in a special election, during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif.., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
The Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, is seen on September 16, 2022.

Overview

  • Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled a 'Missouri First Map' and summoned lawmakers for a Sept. 3 special session to revise U.S. House districts.
  • The proposal targets Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s Kansas City–area 5th District by extending it into more Republican‑leaning areas.
  • Republicans currently hold a 6–2 edge in Missouri’s delegation, and analysts say the map could put the GOP on track for seven of the state’s eight seats.
  • President Trump praised the move, while Democrats and voting‑rights advocates condemned it; Cleaver vowed to challenge the map in court.
  • Kehoe’s agenda also seeks initiative‑petition changes including dual majorities statewide and in each congressional district, a ban on foreign contributions, criminal penalties for fraudulent signatures, and a public comment period before certification.