Catherine Hanaway

“We have just appealed yesterday's catastrophic ruling to the Supreme Court of the United States. We look forward to the Court's prompt review of this critical matter, as our ability to hold timely and lawful congressional elections hangs in the balance,”

Catherine Hanaway · said 2026-09-05 · reported 2026-09-05

Hanaway filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after Missouri's high court blocked a Trump-backed congressional redistricting map.

“But I suspect strongly that there will be new lawsuits filed by those who won primaries in the new districts, who think that not only are their voters being disenfranchised, but they're seeing free speech, right?”

Catherine Hanaway · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

Hanaway predicted new lawsuits would be filed by those who won primaries in the new districts if the old map is used.

“Yes, it did come as a shock. I'll be totally honest,”

Catherine Hanaway · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

Hanaway told KMBC she is seeking an emergency stay from the U.S. Supreme Court following the Missouri Supreme Court's ruling.

“Well, after we've exhausted all our appeals, of course that's what we have to do,”

Catherine Hanaway · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

Hanaway said her office would accept the old congressional map if the U.S. Supreme Court does not grant an emergency stay.