Missouri high court upholds voting districts drawn for state Senate

Attorney Chuck Hatfield makes an argument on state Senate voting districts before the Missouri Supreme Court, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Jefferson City, Mo.. A divided Missouri Supreme Court upheld voting districts used for state Senate elections on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, rejecting a legal challenge that claimed mapmakers should have placed a greater emphasis on keeping communities intact. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb, File)