Summary
Missouri voters are trying to overturn the state's new congressional map, which they believe unfairly favors Republicans. A group called People Not Politicians Missouri is collecting signatures to put the map issue on a future ballot for a public vote. At the same time, state officials are taking actions against this effort, including legal challenges.
Key Facts
- Thousands of people are protesting the new congressional map in Missouri, claiming it favors the GOP.
- A group named People Not Politicians Missouri is leading the effort to challenge the map by collecting signatures.
- They must gather over 106,000 signatures by December 11 to get a vote on the issue in 2026.
- Missouri's new map aims to impact Democratic representation, targeting Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II's seat.
- Missouri's Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the referendum, citing constitutional concerns.
- The Secretary of State of Missouri initially rejected the referendum petition but later approved it, while disputing the validity of early signatures collected.
- California is also involved in redistricting efforts, aiming to favor Democrats.
- Missouri's Governor Mike Kehoe, a Republican, signed the new map into law.
