Missouri Election Chief Rejects Bid to Hold Public Vote on Trump-Backed Congressional Districts
Hoskins said 300,000-plus signatures cannot force a referendum on congressional redistricting, setting up a likely court fight over Missouri’s new map.
- On Tuesday, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a citizen petition seeking a referendum on the state's new GOP-drawn congressional map, asserting the effort is unconstitutional because redistricting cannot be subject to voter referendums.
- Lawmakers approved the "Missouri First" map 11 months ago to bolster the party's House majority, prompting the group People Not Politicians to submit more than 300,000 signatures to force a public vote.
- Primary elections are proceeding today under the new districts, yet voters could face a different congressional map in November if courts overturn Hoskins' decision, creating significant confusion for candidates and voters.
- People Not Politicians Executive Director Richard von Glahn vowed to challenge the rejection in court, citing public data showing the group gathered sufficient valid signatures well above the roughly 111,000 required.
- Secretary Hoskins suggested state lawmakers could redraw the congressional map again in 2027, highlighting the persistent legal volatility surrounding redistricting efforts in Missouri and the potential for recurring map changes.
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Missouri secretary of state blocks referendum seeking to undo the GOP’s redrawn congressional map
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Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
Missouri’s top election official has rejected a petition for a statewide referendum on new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump.
Secretary of state declares referendum on congressional map 'insufficient'
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said Tuesday that a citizen-led referendum challenging a Republican-friendly map passed by the state legislature is "insufficient." Hoskins made the announcement at a news conference in Jefferson City about an hour before his deadline to certify the petition challenging the "Missouri First" congressional map. Hoskins said The post Secretary of state declares referendum on congressional …
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