The special session featured a number of unprecedented actions that would have been unthinkable before July when it became clear that Missouri would join other states overhauling their congressional lines.

Missouri Democrats have accused their GOP colleagues of kowtowing to President Donald Trump, who is pressuring Republican-led states to redraw their maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The departing GOP official made a major splash in his short time as Missouri attorney general.

Missouri Republican lawmakers seem to have all the leverage to redraw their congressional lines in September. But if they succeed, it could unleash a torrent of legal and political consequences.

If Missouri Republicans revamp their map to oust Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, it could backfire at the ballot box – and in court.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe got many of his priorities passed.

St. Louis voters ousted two citywide officials but reelected Board of Aldermen incumbents.

Republican state Rep. Peggy McGaugh wants to allow someone to serve up to 16 years in either the House or the Senate. Currently, most legislators can serve up to eight years in the House and eight in the Senate.

Martin's time in Missouri politics included unsuccessfully running twice for statewide and congressional office.

Schisms between GOP leadership and more conservative members have been an ongoing storyline in recent legislative history.