Missouri lawmakers have approved a new congressional map backed by President Trump.
“Congratulations to Missouri’s incredible Republican State Legislators, who just overwhelmingly voted to pass their new, much fairer, and improved, Congressional Map,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on September 9. “It was my Great Honor to win Missouri six times, including Primaries, in 2016, 2020, and 2024 (Getting the Highest Number of Votes for any Office in the History of the State!), and this new Map will give the wonderful people of Missouri the opportunity to elect an additional MAGA Republican in the 2026 Midterm Elections.”
“The Missouri Senate must pass this Map now, AS IS, to deliver a gigantic Victory for Republicans in the ‘Show Me State,’ and across the Country,” Trump wrote. “I will be watching closely. THANK YOU MISSOURI — MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
State Rep. Dirk Deaton, a Republican, told NBC News that the maps will “ultimately result in Missouri values being reflected and represented in Washington, D.C. — and we know Missouri is a very conservative state.”
After the Texas House successfully passed its own redistricting legislation, Trump said, “Big WIN for the Great State of Texas!!! Everything Passed, on our way to FIVE more Congressional seats and saving your Rights, your Freedoms, and your Country, itself. Texas never lets us down.”
“Florida, Indiana, and others are looking to do the same thing,” he said. “More seats equals less Crime, a great Economy, and a STRONG SECOND AMENDMENT.”
Vice President J.D. Vance has defended Republican redistricting efforts, saying, “All we’re doing, frankly, is trying to make the situation a little bit more fair.”
