Respect MO Voters

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins denied placing two measures—one concerning congressional map referenda and one on changes to the initiative process—on the November ballot despite reports that they gathered sufficient signatures. Supporters allege that Hoskins is blocking the initiatives due to opposition, while Hoskins maintains that the proposals violate constitutional limits for petitions. Multiple legal trials are scheduled to determine if either measure will be presented to Missouri voters.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins denied two petition measures—one concerning a congressional map referendum and one on changing the initiative process—from appearing on the November ballot. Although data suggests both proposals had required signatures, Hoskins stated he blocked them because they allegedly violate the state constitution’s limits. Legal challenges are scheduled in Cole County to determine if either measure will proceed.

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins blocked two ballot measures from appearing on the November 2020 ballot, claiming they are unconstitutional. The measures aimed to force a referendum on a congressional redistricting map and to limit legislative power over initiative measures. A political action committee submitted over 300,000 signatures for each proposal, but Hoskins asserted the state constitution does not permit referendums on redistricting and that one amendment violated single-subject requirements.