Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Friday that he will convene the state’s General Assembly for a special session next week to redraw congressional maps as Republicans push to create more GOP-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 midterms . Kehoe said in a statement outlining the move that for the special session starting Wednesday he is directing the state's Republican-controlled legislature to "take action on redistricting" to ensure districts "truly put Missouri values first."

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