Demonstrators came to the Missouri capitol building this week to oppose the Trump-backed redistricting of congressional voting maps. Mike Kehoe, who unveiled the plan last month and called it a “Missouri First” map that reflects the state’s conservative values. Missouri Republicans have said the redistricting is aimed at preventing Democrats from retaking the U.S. House next year. The question is, are we actually representing the constituency of Missouri with our congressional delegation?” Republican State Sen. Rick Brattin, who represents Kansas City suburbs, said this week. Leaders in Illinois and Maryland have not ruled out drawing new seats to help Democrats there.