Missouri rejects referendum on GOP congressional map despite 300,000 signatures

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a citizens' referendum on the state's Republican-drawn congressional map, claiming redistricting is exempt from voter referendums under state law. The group submitted over 300,000 signatures — nearly triple the roughly 111,000 required — after Hoskins' own office had approved the petition for circulation. People Not Politicians Missouri said it will challenge the decision in court.