Missouri issues overseas ballots as appeals court mulls changing state’s congressional map yet again
A federal appeals court ruling in favor of a gerrymandered map for Missouri would void overseas ballots that have already been cast.
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Republican candidates press appeals court to swap Missouri voting maps despite ballots distributing soon
The lawyer representing Republican candidates in Missouri told a federal appeals court it’s still not too late to change the congressional map for the midterm election even after the U.S. and state Supreme Courts have already blocked the move.
Missouri voters hit top election official with second lawsuit over gerrymandered map
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) faces a second lawsuit filed by angry voters affected by the protracted legal battle over Republicans’ attempts to impose a gerrymandered congressional map for the midterm elections. The lawsuit is the latest public blow to Hoskins, who was found in contempt by the state Supreme Court for violating […]
Missouri election officials rush to ready ballots after a year of turmoil over gerrymandered map
After Missouri’s year-long fight over a gerrymandered congressional map, local election officials are scrambling to finalize ballots after the legal battle blew past deadlines for them to be done.
Missouri Republicans ask federal court to block future redistricting opposition
Missouri Republicans are once again asking a federal court to rule against their redistricting opponents — even after the GOP already struck out at the Missouri Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court, and even as local election officials prepare to send out ballots to voters later this week.
Missouri voters seek $80 million in damages after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ redistricting debacle
They argue Hoskins’ decision to reject the referendum and his participation in a chaotic legal battle to try to keep the gerrymandered map in play this November amounted to a violation of his responsibilities as the state’s top election official.
This week at Democracy Docket: Final arguments on Trump’s mail voting order — plus a huge win for Missouri voters
The fate of access to the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections now sits in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Missouri’s top election official held in contempt for defying court’s gerrymander order
Missouri’s Supreme Court held the state’s top election official in contempt Thursday for defying its order not to use a gerrymandered map for the upcoming midterm election. The development was the latest embarrassment for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R), after being thwarted in his attempt to force the gerrymander on Missourians. Hoskins entered the […]
MAGA crashes out over Missouri gerrymander loss
Ultimately, the U.S. Supreme Court had the final say in the matter — and it was not the one MAGA wanted.
After contempt hearing, Missouri’s top election official concedes redistricting fight
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins quickly changed his tune after being grilled by judges and being ordered to return for a second appearance Thursday afternoon, issuing a statement shortly after the contempt hearing confirming that he will comply with orders.