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At Trump’s urging, Missouri jumps into redistricting race to help Republicans
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Mike Kehoe, at the Missouri State Fair this month, has called lawmakers to a special session to draw new voting lines sought by President Trump.
(Charlie Riedel | AP)Following President Trump’s request, Missouri Republicans are poised to redraw their state’s congressional lines to help maintain the GOP majority in the U.S. House.
New maps could redistrict voters in the Kansas City area to help Republicans win a seat there, edging out current Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver .
Republicans have super majorities in the Missouri House and the Missouri Senate.
Texas lawmakers passed a new map that Republicans believe will help them win five more seats.
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