Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for a vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan.
Missouri's top election official rejected a statewide referendum on a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan.
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Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
Key points
- Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejects petition seeking statewide referendum on new congressional districts.
- Hoskins says challenging a congressional map is unconstitutional under Missouri law, invalidating signatures matter.
- Group People Not Politicians Missouri plans to contest the decision in court.
- The modified map reshapes the 5th District to tilt Republican, used in Tuesday's primaries.
- Missouri is among several GOP-led states redrawing districts post-Trump call to gain seats.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan”
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9 9 Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for a vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan.
Missouri's top election official rejected a statewide referendum on a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan.