Missouri Secretary Blocks Referendum Aimed at Reversing GOP Redistricting
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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said he would not certify a veto referendum intended to overturn the state’s new GOP-drawn congressional map, deeming it unconstitutional under state and federal law. Backers claim they gathered enough signatures to trigger a ballot vote, but the decision likely triggers legal challenges and could affect the map ahead of November elections.
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