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New Congressional Map Clears First Hurdle in Missouri

A legislative committee took a first step to redraw the state’s congressional map in a Republican effort to gain a new seat.

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Missouri Democrats listened as State Representative Dirk Deaton, a Republican, spoke during a committee hearing on redistricting on Thursday.
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Missouri Legislators To Start Special Session on Redistricting

The lawmakers, led by a Republican majority, are expected to consider new maps that would help Republicans gain another seat in Congress. They already hold six of the state’s eight congressional seats.

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The Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.
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