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Missouri Referendum Faces Signature Battle After Invalidations

1/7/2026

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On December 9, 2025, Missouri referendum supporters submitted over 300,000 signatures to challenge a new map.
Missouri state officials invalidated about one-third of the signatures, saying they were gathered before October 15, 2025.
A trial over the signature rejection occurred on December 8, 2025.
The Missouri Constitution allows vetoes if signatures reach 5% in two-thirds of congressional districts within 90 days of the session's end.

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Story summary

On December 9, 2025, Missouri referendum supporters submitted over 300,000 signatures to challenge a new map.
Missouri state officials invalidated about one-third of the signatures, saying they were gathered before October 15, 2025.
A trial over the signature rejection occurred on December 8, 2025.
The Missouri Constitution allows vetoes if signatures reach 5% in two-thirds of congressional districts within 90 days of the session's end.