Kansas Republicans are looking to bypass the Democratic governor and call a special session to redraw political maps in a way that likely favors their party, Punchbowl News reports. Point phone camera hereIn Kansas, lawmakers can force a special session if a supermajority of lawmakers sign a petition requesting it. Laura Kelly is urging the Kansas Legislature to hold public hearings so that citizens can give their opinions on the Republicans’ redistricting plans. The Missouri Senate has approved a new congressional district map, which could give the Republican Party an additional seat in the House. In Ohio, the General Assembly has until Sept. 30 to create a new congressional map.