8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

“Without any stay, Secretary Hoskins and local election authorities would be required to immediately begin implementing the 2025 map before the Supreme Court receives or decides any appeal,”

8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-22

The court stayed its order until 5 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2026, to allow time for an appeal.

“The Constitution does not permit Missouri to use a different congressional district map in the November 2026 general election than it used in the August 2026 primary election,”

8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-22

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that Missouri must use its 2025 congressional map in the November 2026 election.