Missouri Republicans are quietly circulating new redistricting maps—months after the last election, and right in the middle of the decade. One of those maps was leaked to me by an anonymous source who’s familiar with internal discussions happening behind closed doors.
Let’s be clear: redrawing congressional districts midterm is not only unusual, it’s likely unconstitutional. Article III, Section 45 of the Missouri Constitution says that redistricting happens after the decennial census—not whenever one party wants to give itself an advantage.
This map would shake up representation across Missouri. It slices up communities—especially rural ones—just to protect Republican incumbents and eliminate competitive races. It’s designed for power, not fairness.
Missourians deserve better than this. We deserve fair maps drawn through a lawful and transparent process—not gerrymandered districts created in backrooms with no public input.
I’m sounding the alarm because if they succeed with this power grab, they’ll do it again and again. We’ve got to stop it before it even starts.
When I’m elected as your congressman, I’ll fight to end partisan gerrymandering and protect your vote—every time, not just when it benefits the party in power.
— Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House, Missouri-4
If they try this midterm map stunt, it’ll be an easy win for me. So go for it, buddies.