{"id":2471203,"date":"2025-08-05T16:59:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-getting-serious-about-redistricting-in-missouri\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T17:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:00:41","slug":"republicans-getting-serious-about-redistricting-in-missouri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-getting-serious-about-redistricting-in-missouri\/","title":{"rendered":"Republicans getting serious about redistricting in Missouri"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublicans-getting-serious-about-redistricting-in-missouri%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2471203&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>the article discusses how Missouri Republicans are aiming to follow Texas&#8217;s example by pursuing a redistricting effort to reshape the state&#8217;s electoral map in order to secure stronger Republican dominance. State leaders, including Senator Cindy O&#8217;Laughlin and Lt. Governor David Wasinger,have expressed support for a plan that aligns with Missouri&#8217;s conservative majority,criticizing the current map for allowing two Democratic representatives to win seats despite the state&#8217;s Republican lean. The push comes amid a broader national fight over redistricting, sparked recently by Texas Republicans unveiling a map that would considerably reduce Democratic congressional seats, leading to dramatic political clashes.Missouri Republicans emphasize the need to create districts that better reflect the state&#8217;s conservative voters, inspired in part by former President Trump&#8217;s call to fix what they see as a flawed 7-1 map from 2022.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Republicans getting serious about redistricting in Missouri<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2197625\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Missouri <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans\">Republicans<\/a> are looking to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3490941\/greg-abbott-blue-state-gerrymandering-democrats-flee-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans\">Texas&rsquo;s lead<\/a>, pursuing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3487216\/texas-republicans-redistricting-gambling-on-latino-voters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans\">redistricting<\/a> effort that would reshape the state&rsquo;s electoral map to ensure Republican dominance.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation began on Monday when state Sen. Cindy O&rsquo;Laughlin, the Republican president pro tem, said Gov. Mike Kehoe (R-MO) was considering a redistricting plan similar to Texas&rsquo;s. Missouri Republican Lt. Gov. David Wasinger appeared to confirm as much in a Tuesday statement, arguing that it aligned with the state&rsquo;s wishes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3491616\/kevin-kiley-mike-johnson-redistricting-california-show-some-leadership\/\">California Republican challenges Mike Johnson over redistricting: &#8216;Show some leadership&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3491368\/jasmine-crockett-temu-hitler-trump-texas-redistricting\/\">Jasmine Crockett calls Trump &#8216;Temu Hitler&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3491232\/congressional-delegation-trump-release-colorado-river-funds\/\">Entirety of Colorado&rsquo;s congressional delegation asks Trump to release Colorado River funds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Missouri is a solidly conservative state, consistently electing Republicans to every statewide office and sending strong supermajorities to Jefferson City. Despite this, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-battle-for-control-of-missouris-redistricting-map\/\" title=\"... Battle for Control of Missouri\u2019s ... ...\">current congressional map<\/a> still sends two progressive Democrats to push a liberal agenda in D.C., misrepresenting the will of Missouri voters,&rdquo; Wasinger said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We missed the chance to secure a 7-1 map in 2022, a mistake President Trump rightly calls on us to fix. Missouri&rsquo;s next congressional map must protect Missouri values and ensure our representatives in Congress are as conservative as the voters who send them,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Of Missouri&rsquo;s eight districts, two are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-bulking-diet-mistakes-that-mess-up-everything\/\" title=\"6 Bulking Diet Mistakes That Mess Up Everything\">consistently won<\/a> by Democrats, currently Reps. Wesley Bell (D-MO) and Emmanuel Cleaver (D-MO).<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump won Missouri by 18.4% in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>According to O&rsquo;Laughlin, Kehoe &ldquo;wants to be sure Missouri&rsquo;s representation matches Missouri&rsquo;s Christian conservative majority.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>She said the state legislature will &ldquo;of course&rdquo; take up the matter if asked.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Governor Kehoe will always consider options that provide congressional districts that best represent Missourians,&rdquo; Kehoe spokeswoman Gabby Picard said, adding that discussions are being held.<\/p>\n<p>A national fight over redistricting was ignited last week after Texas Republicans unveiled a map that would strip the Democrats of five congressional seats. On Monday, 50 Democrats fled the state to strip Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) of the quorum needed to enact the measure. The Texas House voted 85-6 to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3490688\/texas-arrest-warrants-house-democrats-fled-state-redistricting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issue arrest warrants<\/a>&nbsp;for the lawmakers, though they can only be arrested within Texas&rsquo;s borders.<\/p>\n<p>The primary factor holding Republicans back has been the threat of Democratic retaliation in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >large blue states<\/a> with a significant Republican minority, such as California and New York. In a Monday interview, Abbott dismissed the Democrats&rsquo; ability to retaliate, arguing that they were bluffing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3490941\/greg-abbott-blue-state-gerrymandering-democrats-flee-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ABBOTT SAYS BLUE-STATE GERRYMANDERING &lsquo;DISTORTED&rsquo; US POLITICS AFTER DEMOCRATS FLEE TEXAS\">ABBOTT SAYS BLUE-STATE GERRYMANDERING &lsquo;DISTORTED&rsquo; US POLITICS AFTER DEMOCRATS FLEE TEXAS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That&rsquo;s a bunch of crazy bluster,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Democrats are freaking out because they are realizing Texas has the authority to redistrict, and we&rsquo;re going to do so in a way that&rsquo;s going to lead to these additional seats that will vote Republican, and they will be serving in Congress in the next session.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And so Democrats are freaking out about it, engaging in rhetoric, but I don&rsquo;t think they have the capability of actually living up to it and doing anything about it,&rdquo; Abbott added. &ldquo;Texas will continue to fight for what is right, and that&rsquo;s exactly what we are doing.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2197625\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2197625\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Missouri Republicans push redistricting to secure dominance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2471204,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/valentina-gomez-loses-primary.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[6571,8584,5894,16985,3756],"class_list":["post-2471203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-elections","tag-missouri","tag-politics","tag-redistricting","tag-republicans"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/valentina-gomez-loses-primary.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2471203"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2471207,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471203\/revisions\/2471207"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2471204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2471203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2471203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2471203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}