FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 15, 2025

Secretary of State Approves Redistricting Referendum for Circulation

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced that a referendum petition seeking to repeal recently enacted redistricting legislation has been approved for circulation.

The Secretary’s approval authorizes the sponsor to begin collecting signatures from registered Missouri voters. Under Missouri law, no signatures gathered before this approval date are valid, and doing so constitutes a misdemeanor election offense.

“The process is clear,” said Secretary Hoskins. “Every Missourian deserves confidence that ballot measures follow the law — not out-of-state agendas or confusion campaigns. Missouri values fairness and integrity, and this process reflects that.”

The referendum, submitted under 2026-R004, seeks to refer to voters a bill passed during the 2025 Second Extraordinary Special Session of the Missouri General Assembly. The full text of the measure, the official ballot title, and the approved circulator instructions are available on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.mo.gov/elections/petitions.

To qualify for the November 2026 general election ballot, proponents must collect signatures from at least 5% of registered voters in six of Missouri’s eight congressional districts by the statutory deadline.

“This office remains committed to transparency, accuracy, and protecting Missouri voters’ trust in the democratic process,” Hoskins said.

The approval packet has been attached for reference. 

 

About the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office

The Secretary of State’s Office oversees Missouri’s elections, business registrations, securities, and state libraries and archives. For more information on the petition process, visit sos.mo.gov/elections.

 

2026-R004 Approval Packet.pdf