Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Missouri's chief election officer has denied a grassroots petition requesting a statewide public referendum on proposed congressional district boundaries that have received endorsement from President Trump. The decision blocks citizens' efforts to directly vote on the redistricting plan, raising questions about democratic participation in the electoral process and state authority over voter initiatives.
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Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's top election official has rejected a citizens' petition seeking a statewide referendum on new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump.
