Missouri Republicans are once again asking a federal court to rule against their redistricting opponents — even after the GOP already struck out at the Missouri Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court, and even as local election officials prepare to send out ballots to voters later this week.

In a brief filed Tuesday, the state acknowledged that it is complying with orders forcing it to use its 2022 congressional map for the November election. However, it urged the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals to weigh in on related arguments.

The state of Missouri and the Missouri Secretary of State’s office argued in their brief that the court should rule that redistricting opponents cannot use a referendum vote to block a congressional map in the future, as well as find that a state cannot change its congressional map between a primary and general election. 

“The Court can and should hold that the origin of this drama — a referendum petition suspending a congressional map — is unconstitutional under the Elections Clause,” the state argued, adding that the court should also rule that changing a congressional map between a primary and general election violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

The outcome is unlikely to have an impact on the 2026 election. The Missouri Supreme Court already unanimously concluded earlier this month that the GOP’s newest congressional gerrymander never went into effect and will not go into effect unless it is approved by voters in a November referendum election. 

And while a federal district court granted Missouri Republicans a temporary restraining order blocking the use of any map except the new gerrymander, that win was short lived. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked* the temporary restraining order — and now, even Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) has conceded that Missouri will use its 2022 map in this year’s upcoming midterm elections. 

The 8th Circuit will hold oral arguments in the case Thursday. 

*The Elias Law Group (ELG) represents pro-voting parties in this case. ELG Firm Chair Marc Elias is the founder of Democracy Docket.

Leaders from across Missouri gathered in Jefferson City on Tuesday to celebrate significant upgrades to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Chamber President and CEO Kara Corches said the group’s headquarters will be completely transformed, thanks to a major demolition and renovation project slated to begin this week.

Located on East Capitol Avenue, Corches said the building was built in the 1970’s and has been the Chamber’s home for nearly 50 years.

Renovations will include a rooftop terrace overlooking the Missouri State Capitol, event space for more than 230 guests, drop-in workspaces for Missouri Chamber members and more.

Corches said the Chamber has represented thousands of Missouri employers for 103 years, adding the renovations will help continue this mission.

“The Missouri Chamber exists to fight for business in the Capital, so we are so excited to have a building that is intentionally designed to increase our impact, allow members to visit Jefferson City more with dedicated office space for them and to fight for business at the Capitol and the ballot box in a bigger way,” Corches said.

Gov. Mike Kehoe and Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater were also on hand for Tuesday’s ceremony.

“They represent every major company in the state of Missouri. Obviously, they’re very engaged at the Capitol, bringing people into town,” Fitzwater said. “They are a huge piece of our economic development. We’re so proud to be the Capital city and we’re so proud that they’ve made a commitment to have their headquarters here.”

Corches said crews will begin demolition on the building this week. The Chamber hoped to have the building complete by July 2027.

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Here’s a look at Sept. 14, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Sept. 14 drawing

19-20-57-61-67, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Sept. 14 drawing

Midday: 0-9-0

Midday Wild: 5

Evening: 7-8-6

Evening Wild: 2

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Sept. 14 drawing

Midday: 7-3-8-9

Midday Wild: 5

Evening: 7-7-9-6

Evening Wild: 3

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from Sept. 14 drawing

Early Bird: 10

Morning: 03

Matinee: 10

Prime Time: 01

Night Owl: 09

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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from Sept. 14 drawing

14-18-19-25-26

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Sept. 14 drawing

12-23-48-61-67, Powerball: 08

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