Emanuel Cleaver

“Despite the cynical and deeply shameful attempt to silence many of our neighbors, the people fought back and won. This reaffirms that the people should choose their politicians, not the other way around. Democracy prevails.”

Emanuel Cleaver · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-05

Cleaver celebrated the court's decision as a victory for democracy and the right of voters to choose their representatives.

“More than 305,000 Missourians demanded a say in who will represent them in the halls of Congress,”

Emanuel Cleaver · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-05

Rep. Cleaver reacted to the Missouri Supreme Court ruling upholding a referendum petition signed by more than 300,000 Missourians against the new congressional map.

“In terms of reaction, a sigh of relief? It is a relief, but I think that more than a relief, it is sending signals to people all over the state of Missouri that the voice of people still rings loud and solidly in the ears of the Supreme Court,”

Emanuel Cleaver · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

Cleaver described the court's decision as a victory for Missouri residents and a rejection of the legislature's attempt to shift his district from Democratic to Republican control.