Redistricting

Kehoe also said he doesn't plan on calling any special sessions including on drawing another new congressional map.

The Missouri Supreme Court has confirmed a redrawn congressional map that takes aim at the state's 5th District, a longtime Democratic stronghold. Incumbent Congressman Emanuel Cleaver now prepares for a slate of new challengers to his seat.

Cole County Judge Brian Stumpe ruled that the plaintiffs in the case did not have standing to file suit.

While the decision is a loss for redistricting opponents, it does not necessarily mean the map passed last year will be in place for the 2026 election.

If the court strikes the new map, congressional redistricting would revert to the prior map, which keeps the bulk of Kansas City within one district.