St. Charles County election leader warns redistricting delay could threaten August primary

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 16, 2026

Words: 1,175

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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Disagreements between local election officials and Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins continued unabated Friday over the status of which congressional district map will be used in this year’s elections.

The 30 counties where voters have been switched to new districts under the gerrymandered map approved last year must update the district assignments before they can prepare for the Aug. 4 primary.

While one county clerk, Brianna Lennon of Boone County, has …

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