Polling both nationwide and in Missouri has consistently shown that voters overwhelmingly oppose gerrymandering. The new Missouri map splits Kansas City-area voters into three GOP-leaning districts in an effort to force out of office Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
The petition puts into jeopardy Missouri Republicans’ attempt to eliminate the Democratic-leaning Kansas City district currently held by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
Missouri Democrats secured a victory in their effort to block state Republicans’ attempts to redraw the congressional map before the 2026 elections, gathering enough petition signatures to put the matter to a general vote.
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected 90,000 signatures for a referendum on the newly redrawn congressional map, because they were collected before Gov. Mike Kehoe had signed the map into law.
The Franklin County Clerk's Office reminds voters of the importance of election preparedness and informed decision-making.
Candidates for city governments and boards of education in Missouri have until December 30 to file for municipal elections scheduled for April 7, 2026.
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