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Missouri Judge Revises Redistricting Ballot Summary Ahead of Vote

3/21/2026

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A Cole County judge revised the ballot summary for Missouri's redistricting referendum, removing biased language such as "better reflects statewide voting patterns."
The updated summary asks voters to approve the new congressional boundaries that keep more cities and counties intact, replacing the phrasing opponents challenged.
Legal disputes continue over the map's implementation before the vote.
The Attorney General's Office says election officials are processing the referendum certification.

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A Cole County judge revised the ballot summary for Missouri's redistricting referendum, removing biased language such as "better reflects statewide voting patterns."
The updated summary asks voters to approve the new congressional boundaries that keep more cities and counties intact, replacing the phrasing opponents challenged.
Legal disputes continue over the map's implementation before the vote.
The Attorney General's Office says election officials are processing the referendum certification.