Missourians voted in favor of abortion access, but lawmakers continue to introduce bills that would ban or restrict access.

Allies of both parties are pouring money into the fight over a referendum to bring the state’s new congressional maps in front of voters.

The group People Not Politicians has reportedly collected 200,000 signatures — almost 100,000 more than needed — to get a measure on the 2026 ballot. The ballot measure would give Missourians a chance to vote on the Trump-backed map that could deny 5th District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver,

Schmidt has also been a strong advocate for rural infrastructure, job creation, and vocational training, ensuring that small towns and family farms continue to thrive. “Our communities don’t need more bureaucracy. We need opportunity — and leaders who will fight for it.”

The top election officials in Kansas and Missouri have agreed to share voter registration details with each other, a piecemeal approach designed to protect elections that’s raised eyebrows from voting rights advocates.

Former Missouri candidate Valentina Gomez Noriega is running for Texas’ 31st Congressional District on an anti-Muslim platform.