RNC and NRCC file lawsuit defending Missouri’s new congressional map against Democratic challenges The RNC and NRCC have filed a lawsuit to defend Missouri’s new congressional map, alleging that Democrats are employing lawsuits nationwide to obstruct redistricting laws and manipulate district boundaries. Republicans assert that the map complies with the state constitution, while opponents claim it violates it. The lawsuit seeks to ensure election laws are followed and that the signature-verification process for a referendum is completed before any changes are made to the map.

• The RNC and NRCC filed a lawsuit defending Missouri’s new congressional map.
• Republicans accuse Democrats of a nationwide campaign to block legally enacted redistricting laws through frivolous lawsuits.
• The RNC states the new map fully complies with the Missouri Constitution, while opponents dispute this.
• The lawsuit aims to ensure election laws are followed and the signature-verification process for a referendum is completed.
• Republicans believe the map could help the GOP gain an additional U.S. House seat in 2026.