Missouri's map mayhem
Summary
NPR Politics Podcast Plus examines the chaotic aftermath of Missouri’s congressional redistricting, where a voter referendum to reject Trump-aligned maps was blocked by state officials until after the primary. With the Supreme Court ruling the 2022 maps valid for the general election, hosts discuss the resulting voter confusion and the upcoming Proposition A ballot measure. The episode also covers a federal judge’s ruling blocking President Trump’s executive order that would have granted the Postal Service authority to restrict mail voting.
Topics discussed
Introduction and the Missouri redistricting saga
How Missouri lawmakers redrew congressional districts
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver and the impact on his district
Voter referendum signatures and public backlash
Court battles and the Secretary of State's rejection
Supreme Court ruling and the status quo maps
Election forecasts and the impact on specific seats
Legal confusion between primary and general election maps
Voter disenfranchisement and election official challenges
Rep. Cleaver's comments on political chaos
Explaining Proposition A and the November vote
Predicting the outcome of the ballot measure
Trump's executive order on mail-in voting
Closing remarks and sponsor acknowledgment
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