Vance swings through newly-redrawn Missouri district in GOP’s favor
Vice President Vance campaigned in a newly redrawn Missouri district that favors Republicans, criticizing Democrats and highlighting the importance of redistricting. The district has been represented by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver since 2005, but now has six GOP challengers. Vance's visit is part of a broader effort by Republicans to gain an additional House seat in the upcoming midterms.
- ▪Vice President Vance campaigned in Missouri's 5th District, which has been redrawn to favor Republicans.
- ▪The district has been represented by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver since 2005, but he now faces six GOP challengers.
- ▪The redistricting effort in Missouri is part of a broader national trend, with several red states redrawing their congressional maps to favor Republicans.
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Administration Vance swings through newly redrawn Missouri district in GOP’s favor Comments: by Julia Manchester - 05/18/26 3:47 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Julia Manchester - 05/18/26 3:47 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vice President Vance hit the campaign trail Monday in a newly drawn, GOP-friendly congressional district that has a high chance to hand Republicans an additional House seat in November. The vice president initially referred to the seat as “open” during remarks at a manufacturing company, but Missouri’s 5th District has been represented by incumbent Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) since 2005. Cleaver is facing six GOP challengers.
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