U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) issued the following statement after the congressional redistricting maps were approved today after a veto override of the governor by the Missouri Legislature. The map changes the current 9^th Congressional District served by Luetkemeyer and creates a new 3^rd Congressional District.

    “I will continue to be a voice of common sense, conservative values in Congress on behalf of the hard-working families in the 9^th District who have repeatedly shown their confidence in me for more than two years. I remain humbled and honored to have the opportunity to serve the people of the 9^th District and my commitment to them remains unbroken. I also want to assure 9^th District families that our staff will continue their exceptional service to those needing assistance from our office. As always, my focus will remain on tackling the critical issues facing the 9th District, the State of Missouri and the United States as we work together to secure a brighter future for our children and grandchildren.”

The current 9^th District includes all or part of the following 25 counties:Adair, Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Clark, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Maries, Marion, Miller, Monroe, Montgomery, Osage, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Scotland, Shelby, St. Charles and Warren.

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