Missouri Governor Calls Special Session for New Congressional Map and IP Reform

Special Session for Redistricting and IP Reform

• 🏛️ Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has called for a special session of the state legislature to consider a new congressional map and initiative petition reform.
• 🎯 The goal is to ensure that districts and the state constitution truly reflect Missouri values and prioritize the state's residents.

Rationale for New Congressional Map

• 🗣️ Governor Kehoe stated that Missouri's conservative values should be represented at all levels of government, arguing that representation goes beyond just lines on a map.
• 🌍 He criticized out-of-state special interests for spending money to deceive voters and pass out-of-touch policies.
• 🤝 Kehoe highlighted that Missourians are more alike than different, with shared values across both political aisles, contrasting them with the extreme left representation found in states like New York, California, and Illinois.

The "Missouri First" Map Proposal

• 🗺️ The proposed map, dubbed the "Missouri First" map, was drawn by the governor's team and aims to be simpler, cleaner, and stronger.
• ⚖️ This new map splits fewer counties and municipalities than the current version.
• 🧑‍💼 It preserves the current number of congressional districts and ensures that no existing member of Missouri's congressional delegation will be displaced; all will remain in their current districts.

Call to Action and Future Outlook

• 🙏 Governor Kehoe expressed hope that the legislature will work together to pass the proposed map and critically needed IP reform.
• 💡 The initiative is framed as a matter of clarity for voters and ownership of our future.
• 🇺🇸 The governor referenced President Donald Trump for raising the national conversation on this matter, underscoring its importance for Missouri.