Mo. Secretary of State Blocks Redistricting Referendum
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Last updated: August 5, 2026
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has rejected a Democratic petition seeking to place a referendum on the ballot. This referendum aimed to challenge the Republican-drawn congressional maps. The decision prevents voters from deciding on the new redistricting plan this fall.
- Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins blocked a referendum petition submitted by Democrats. The petition sought to allow voters to decide on a referendum to overturn the recently redrawn congressional maps. These new maps were drawn by Republicans. Hoskins' decision means the Republican-drawn maps will stand without a public vote on the matter in the upcoming election. Democrats had gathered signatures to place the referendum on the ballot for the fall elections. This action by Hoskins denies voters an opportunity to express their opinion on the redistricting. The outcome ensures the current Republican-designed congressional districts will be used for the next election cycle. The Secretary of State's office cited procedural reasons for rejecting the petition.
