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Missouri's congressional redistricting map could divide Kansas City into three different congressional districts, a move that comes as the city prepares to unite behind the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Missouri Senate approved the new congressional map Friday, which would split Kansas City's current two districts into three separate ones.

State Sen. Rick Brattin, a Republican from Harrisonville, supports the change.

He was vocal in his support in Jefferson City on Thursday.

"The question is are we actually representing the constituency with Missouri with our congressional delegation?" Brattin said. "A 7-1 map does that."

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas opposes the division, arguing it separates communities with shared interests.

"You're separating people

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