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The House's proposed congressional redistricting map passed out of the lower chamber in an 86-67 vote earlier this week.
The House third read and passed the redistricting bill — with the only changes being made in committee — in an 86-67 vote.
An attempt to put forth a 7-1 map in favor of Republicans failed when the speaker ruled in favor of a Democrat's point of order.
The new map puts Ray County under the 6th congressional district instead of splitting it between two.
A conservative cohort, which includes Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, prefers a 7-1 map in favor of Republicans.
Missouri’s map would likely remain 6-2 favoring Republicans — instead of a rumored 7-1 —if the draft were approved.
With new census data finally available and elections coming up next year, the redistricting process is in full swing in Missouri.
Population shifts across Missouri could lead to a complicated redistricting process, the state demographer said Tuesday.
Republican House members asked Gov. Mike Parson to convene a special session to address initiative petition and election reform proposals.