Missouri Supreme Court puts congressional map question, IP reform question on November ballot

By: Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) -- The Missouri Supreme Court handed down its opinions on three cases it heard arguments from on Wednesday.

In the highly debated saga that had challenged the “Missouri First” congressional map that was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe last year, the court ruled that People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and will let Missouri voters decide on the map in November.

The congressional map created in 2022 would be in force for the upcoming November election.

The 2025 map was met with criticism with claims that it was gerrymandered in favor of Republicans ahead of the midterms.

A second case revolving around the number of signatures that were gathered for that petition was dismissed as a moot case because it was certified as sufficient.

Additionally, the court also unanimously agreed with People Not Politicians to put Amendment 6 on the ballot. If approved, the amendment would solidify Missouri’s initiative petition process.