Missouri secretary of state sues to close records on redistricting referendum signatures

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 999

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Secretary of State Denny Hoskins wants the courts to shield him from disclosing how his office is reviewing a disputed batch of signatures on a referendum petition challenging the state’s new congressional map.

In a lawsuit filed Monday, Hoskins is suing People Not Politicians, the political action committee pushing for a referendum. Hoskins is asking the court to declare that he does not have to fulfill a Sunshine Law request from Emily Gerber, deputy …

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