GOP push to gerrymander Missouri congressional map could be decided at the ballot

Source: Missouri Independent

At least two groups are considering a petition drive to force a referendum vote on the map once it is signed into law. If they successfully gather enough signatures, the map would be frozen until an up-or-down statewide vote is held next year.

“I expect a citizens referendum as soon as this passes the Senate,” said House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Kansas City Democrat.

Jake Hummel, president of the Missouri AFL-CIO, said that while he hasn’t talked directly with his members about whether to initiate a referendum, “I have a pretty strong feeling they will.”

Richard von Glahn, executive director of an organization called People NOT Politicians, said if lawmakers insist on moving forward with a gerrymandered congressional map, “the people have other tools — including legal action and a referendum. Missourians are ready to defend democracy.”

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