Amendment 8 would put sheriffs in the Missouri Constitution; Democrats say be wary
The measure would put sheriff elections in the constitution and make removal harder, while critics warn it could elevate existing duties into law.
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Missouri Amendment 8 would put sheriff elections and removal rules in state constitution
By Angie Hutschreider JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to amend the state constitution to protect the election of county sheriffs… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Missouri’s ‘constitutional sheriff’ push reaches voters with Amendment 8
When MyPillow founder Mike Lindell visited the Missouri Capitol in January 2023, the conversation was focused on election security. Lindell, a Donald Trump ally who has repeatedly promoted false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, offered a suggestion to lawmakers and activists: Contact your “constitutional sheriff.” Craig and Linda Rantz, who were there […]
Amendment 8 would put sheriffs in the Missouri Constitution; Democrats say be wary
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Amendment 8 would place rules for county sheriffs in the state Constitution, including how sheriffs are elected, what duties they perform, how they staff their offices and how they can be removed. Missouri voters will decide whether to approve the amendment on Nov. 3. Most counties already elect sheriffs to four-year
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