People Not Politicians
Coverage of People Not Politicians in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri secretary of state sues to close records on redistricting referendum signatures
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins sued to block disclosure of records related to reviewing signatures on a referendum petition challenging the state's congressional redistricting map. The lawsuit involves a request by Emily Gerber, deputy director of People Not Politicians, under the Sunshine Law, with Hoskins arguing the records are protected due to ongoing litigation.
- Local election officials go with Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map despite uncertainty
Missouri election officials are mailing primary ballots using a gerrymandered congressional map with unresolved legal status. Voters in 28 counties have been reassigned to new districts, and a petition for a referendum on the map remains pending. Local officials have opted to use the new districts to avoid inconsistencies.
- Lawsuit asks judge to force decision on Missouri gerrymandering referendum
A lawsuit seeks to compel Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to decide if a referendum challenging the state's new congressional map qualifies for the November ballot before the August 4 primary. The political action committee People Not Politicians claims Hoskins and Attorney General Catherine Hanaway are delaying a decision, while Hoskins argues he needs the full allotted time to review petitions that may meet constitutional thresholds.