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Missouri Voters Decide Redistricting | Kansas City News
A Missouri judge is poised to decide whether voters can override the state’s new congressional map this November, after a citizen-led campaign gathered 300,000 signatures to force a referendum. Blocked by Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, the “People Not Politicians” group is suing, arguing the law and constitution permit such a vote — citing past redistricting votes. Opponents, including the state’s Solicitor General, claim the constitution doesn’t allow it, calling the idea “absurd.” National Republicans are backing the state’s stance, fearing voter confusion and eroded trust…
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