Missouri’s top election official just shut down a massive voter petition demanding a public vote on new congressional maps — despite hundreds of thousands of signatures. Secretary Denny Hoskins declared it unconstitutional, arguing voters can’t decide redistricting under state law, a move that critics say is an attempt to silence the public. The new GOP-favored maps, influenced by Trump, reshape key districts like Kansas City’s 5th, threatening Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s seat. The group behind the petition vows to fight in court, while legal uncertainty looms over upcoming elections — especially if a judge overturns Hoskins’ decision. With Republicans eyeing up to 16 new House seats and facing midterm headwinds, this battle highlights the nation’s growing redistricting wars.
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