Protesters and activists opposed mid-decade redistricting by Missouri GOP legislators held a rally in the Capitol rotunda in Jefferson City in September to denounce the measure. The Republican plan seeks to take over for the GOP one of two U.S. House districts in the state currently held by Democrats.
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Protesters and activists opposed mid-decade redistricting by Missouri GOP legislators held a rally in the Capitol rotunda in Jefferson City in September to denounce the measure. The Republican plan seeks to take over for the GOP one of two U.S. House districts in the state currently held by Democrats.
