Missouri Supreme Court seeks swift action in redistricting ballot measure case

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 894

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

The Missouri Supreme Court wants a quick resolution in lower courts of a lawsuit that will decide if voters will see a congressional redistricting referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot.

In a Monday letter to Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green, Chief Justice W. Brent Powell noted that state law requires the case to be moved to the front of the docket “and heard and decided…as quickly as possible.”

Whatever he decides, Powell wrote, …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us