Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for a vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan.
They publishedMissouri rejects citizens’ bid for vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan
First reportAP News · 4 Aug, 21:07Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 5 Aug, 01:47Z
Span5 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Missouri's top election official rejected a statewide referendum on a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan.
Why
The new map reshapes the fifth district to favor Republicans amid broader mid-decade redistricting efforts.
Watch
Supporters, who say they gathered enough signatures, plan to challenge the decision in court.
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Summary
- 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.
Summary
- Missouri's top election official rejected a statewide referendum on the redistricting plan backed by Donald Trump.
- Secretary of State Denny Hoskins ruled congressional maps cannot be subject to ballot referenda under Missouri law.
- Supporters claim there are enough signatures; they vow to pursue court action.
- The new map reshapes the fifth district, aiming to tilt the GOP in a midterm context.
- The decision comes as several states respond to Trump’s call for mid-decade map changes.