Missouri redistricting referendum blocked by secretary of state, drawing lawsuit

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 1,007

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins blocked a public vote on the state’s new congressional map Tuesday, declaring a referendum petition unconstitutional a few hours before polls closed in the primary election.

He refused to tell reporters at a Jefferson City press conference whether the petition had enough valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot. It didn’t matter, he said, because the Missouri Constitution does not allow a referendum on redistricting.

“Whether they …

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