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Catherine Hanaway news
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The gist
Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to reinstate a gerrymandered congressional map. The state high court's ruling blocks the map.
Background
Missouri's Republican-drawn congressional map, which would likely give Republicans a 7-1 advantage, was blocked by the Missouri Supreme Court. The court ordered a referendum on the map and said November elections must use the 2022 district lines. Hanaway argues the ruling creates confusion and disenfranchises voters, and she is seeking emergency relief from the U.S. Supreme Court.
How it unfolded
- Sep 3, 2026Missouri Supreme Court blocks the gerrymandered congressional map, orders referendum vote and use of 2022 lines for November elections.
- Sep 4, 2026Hanaway says the ruling creates 'mass confusion' and puts burden on voters and clerks.
- Sep 5, 2026Hanaway files emergency application with U.S. Supreme Court, asking Justice Kavanaugh for a stay by Sept. 14.
- Sep 7, 2026Hanaway's office files additional brief, accusing state Supreme Court of adopting 'a legal fiction'.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Hanaway argues the state court's decision is unprecedented and violates federal law, disenfranchising voters.
- Court
- Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the referendum petition was legally sufficient and the new map cannot take effect until voters decide.