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Missouri Voters Fight New Petition Rules, Aim for 300K Signatures

9/28/2025

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Respect Missouri Voters opposes petition rules and seeks 300,000 signatures by December 31 to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot.
Legislation requires a majority vote in every congressional district, complicating the petition process.
Volunteer Victoria Young says effort matters for future generations.
Across 15 states, 150 bills seek to restrict initiatives, nearly double from two years ago.

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Respect Missouri Voters opposes petition rules and seeks 300,000 signatures by December 31 to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot.
Legislation requires a majority vote in every congressional district, complicating the petition process.
Volunteer Victoria Young says effort matters for future generations.
Across 15 states, 150 bills seek to restrict initiatives, nearly double from two years ago.