JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Republicans pushing a repeal of Missouri’s new
redistricting process are finding unusual allies in some black Democrats in the
Legislature, who are concerned the new districts might disenfranchise black
voters.
The argument concerns a constitutional amendment called Clean Missouri that
voters approved last year. It changes the way state legislative districts will
be redrawn after the 2020 census. An Associated Press analysis last year found
the new plan will likely improve Democrats’ chances of winning more seats in the
Legislature.
Clean Missouri is strongly supported by many Democrats. But some members of the
Legislative Black Caucus say they worry the change could create new districts
that dilute the black vote.
The Kansas City Star reports Republicans are seizing on the division in the
Democratic party to support repealing Clean Missouri.
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