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Sep 10, 2025 Missouri Republicans approved a mid-decade congressional map eliminating a Democratic-held Kansas City seat Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The redistricting increases GOP seats from six to seven of eight, prompting opponents to pursue a statewide referendum against partisan gerrymandering.
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- Texas Redistricting Lawsuit Filed — A lawsuit has been filed challenging the newly drawn congressional maps in Texas, alleging that the maps are a partisan gerrymander favoring the Republican Party. The plaintiffs argue that the redistricting process violates the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution by diluting the voting power of minority communities. The case has been filed in federal court, and the plaintiffs are seeking a court order to block the use of the maps in upcoming elections.
- Missouri Republicans approve mid-decade congressional redistricting eliminating Democratic seat — Missouri Republicans approved a new congressional map on September 12, 2025, that eliminates a district currently held by Democrat Emanuel Cleaver in Kansas City and redistributes voters into GOP-friendly districts, increasing Republican seats from six to seven of eight. The map now goes to Republican Governor Mike Kehoe for signature. Opponents plan to gather signatures for a statewide referendum within 90 days to force a voter decision on the maps in 2026.
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Sep 9, 2025 Michigan state judge dismissed felony charges against 15 fake electors who falsely certified Trump won the 2020 election Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The dismissal removes accountability for a central element of the 2020 election-overturn scheme, prompting warnings from the state attorney general about future election integrity.
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- Michigan judge dismissed fake elector charges — A Michigan state judge dismissed charges against a group of fake electors who signed certificates that falsely stated Trump won the state in the 2020 presidential election, ruling that there wasn't sufficient evidence to prove their intent to commit fraud. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel called the dismissal "the most dangerous slippery slope for American democracy" and expressed terror about the 2026 elections.
- Michigan judge dismisses charges against 15 Trump fake electors — Judge Kristen Simmons in Michigan dismissed felony charges against 15 of 16 people accused of falsely signing documents claiming Trump won the 2020 election. The judge ruled the state had not provided sufficient evidence of intent to prove fraud, characterizing the defendants' actions as exercising their constitutional right to seek redress. The dismissal represents a significant setback for efforts to hold Trump and allies accountable for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Sep 6, 2025 DOJ official sought access to 2020 voting equipment used by Republican clerks in Missouri Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
An unusual request to access election equipment raised concerns about potential politically motivated interference in election records.
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- DOJ official sought access to 2020 voting equipment in Missouri — The Washington Post reported that a senior Justice Department official recently tried to gain access to voting equipment used by two Republican clerks in Missouri during the 2020 presidential election, a request the outlet called "unusual."
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