"Missouri's elections aren't decided in California," the Republican lawmaker wrote in the now-deleted post.

The petition puts into jeopardy Missouri Republicans’ attempt to eliminate the Democratic-leaning Kansas City district currently held by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.

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.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says the state’s new congressional map will take effect, despite a referendum effort to repeal it. People Not Politicians, a grassroots coalition pushing for fairer redistricting in Missouri,

Candidates for city governments and boards of education in Missouri have until December 30 to file for municipal elections scheduled for April 7, 2026.

Allies of both parties are pouring money into the fight over a referendum to bring the state’s new congressional maps in front of voters.

The Springfield school board has two open seats and, as of Dec. 9, only two candidates have submitted petitions to run.

The ruling marks a win for abortion rights advocates, who argued the language was intended to mislead voters into approving a new abortion ban.