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Missouri Supreme Court to hear People Not Politicians map appeal

8/22/2026

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Missouri Supreme Court will hear appeal over People Not Politicians referendum challenging 2025 congressional map.
Cole County Judge Daniel Green ruled on Aug. 20 the referendum cannot challenge congressional redistricting.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected more than 100,000 signatures collected before approval.
Attorney Louis Capozzi warned that changing the map now would breach federal law.
People Not Politicians director Richard von Glahn said the appeal is the chance before Sept. 8.

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Missouri Supreme Court will hear appeal over People Not Politicians referendum challenging 2025 congressional map.
Cole County Judge Daniel Green ruled on Aug. 20 the referendum cannot challenge congressional redistricting.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected more than 100,000 signatures collected before approval.
Attorney Louis Capozzi warned that changing the map now would breach federal law.
People Not Politicians director Richard von Glahn said the appeal is the chance before Sept. 8.