Missouri Supreme Court decisions put two questions back where they belong: with voters

By: Daniel R. Schramm

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 831

Last Updated: 2 days, 6 hours ago

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In a pair of unanimous decisions, the Missouri Supreme Court rejected the reasons given by Secretary of State Denny Hoskins for his refusal to approve two petitions.

First, the court ordered Hoskins to certify a petition on whether voters want to accept or reject the legislature’s redistricting plan. Then the court ordered him to certify an initiative petition that would make it harder for the legislature to overturn measures approved or rejected by voters. Both …

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