Missouri lawmakers convened in Jefferson City on Sept. 3 for a special legislative session that could help deliver another seat in the House of Representatives to the Republican Party.
In the special session, the state’s General Assembly will deliberate over the new Missouri First District map and potential changes to the state’s initiative petition process. The special session, called by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, a Republican, on Aug. 29, will likely last from Wednesday through Sept. 10.
The redistricting effort comes at the urging of President Donald Trump, who has encouraged Republican-led states to redraw voting districts mid-decade to preserve or expand GOP representation in the House of Representatives. Missouri currently holds eight congressional seats. Six are represented by Republicans and two by Democrats….