Missouri ballot proposals blocked by secretary of state had enough signatures, records show

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins denied placing two measures—one concerning congressional map referenda and one on changes to the initiative process—on the November ballot despite reports that they gathered sufficient signatures. Supporters allege that Hoskins is blocking the initiatives due to opposition, while Hoskins maintains that the proposals violate constitutional limits for petitions. Multiple legal trials are scheduled to determine if either measure will be presented to Missouri voters.