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Bribery Allegations Emerge in Missouri's Congressional Map Petition

11/26/2025

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A federal lawsuit in Missouri alleges that signature gatherers for a petition to overturn the state's new congressional map are being bribed.
The lawsuit claims that 28 employees were offered up to $30,000 by four consulting firms.
The petition must collect signatures from 5% of registered voters in six of Missouri's eight congressional districts by December 11, 2026, to qualify for the ballot.
The new map, signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe, is expected to favor Republicans and has faced legal challenges.
Missouri's Attorney General is investigating claims of out-of-state influence and non-citizen involvement in the petition campaign.

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A federal lawsuit in Missouri alleges that signature gatherers for a petition to overturn the state's new congressional map are being bribed.
The lawsuit claims that 28 employees were offered up to $30,000 by four consulting firms.
The petition must collect signatures from 5% of registered voters in six of Missouri's eight congressional districts by December 11, 2026, to qualify for the ballot.
The new map, signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe, is expected to favor Republicans and has faced legal challenges.
Missouri's Attorney General is investigating claims of out-of-state influence and non-citizen involvement in the petition campaign.