Missouri Secretary of State Rejects Petition on Congressional District Map
Missouri's Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has rejected a citizen petition seeking a public vote on new Republican-backed congressional districts. The petition, which gathered over 300,000 signatures, aimed to challenge a new map approved by the state legislature. Hoskins stated…
Houston, TX, August 4, 2026 —
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has rejected a citizen-led petition that sought to put new Republican-backed congressional districts to a public vote. The petition had gathered more than 300,000 signatures, exceeding the threshold required to trigger a referendum on the map approved by the state legislature.
In his decision, Hoskins stated that the petition is unconstitutional. He cited that congressional redistricting plans are not subject to voter referendums in the state. The new congressional map was approved by the Missouri legislature earlier this year.
The group responsible for the petition has indicated its intention to challenge Secretary Hoskins’ ruling. According to available information, the group plans to take the decision to court.
The exact number of signatures collected and the specific legal grounds for the challenge were not immediately available. Further details regarding the court proceedings are expected to emerge as the legal process unfolds.
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