Jefferson City Judge Weighs Petitions Over Missouri Map
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Jefferson City, Mo. Cole County Judge Christopher Limbaugh heard arguments Monday over whether about 92,000 petition signatures should count toward a referendum to suspend Missouri’s new congressional map. Organizers with People Not Politicians submitted more than 300,000 signatures to Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ office this week. U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed a federal challenge by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway seeking to block a statewide vote. Hoskins still must verify signatures under state law; if sufficient, the map will be suspended until voters decide in 2026. Legal outcomes could affect timing. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Lawmakers passed and the governor signed a new congressional map favoring Republicans.
- 2. People Not Politicians launched a petition drive to force a statewide referendum.
- 3. Organizers submitted roughly 300,000–305,968 signatures to the Secretary of State.
- 4. Cole County Judge Christopher Limbaugh held hearings over contested signatures; a federal judge dismissed a related federal suit.
- 5. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and local election officials commenced verification to determine whether the referendum will suspend the map.
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