DNC invests for Missouri referendum over newly signed House map

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Monday it is making an investment to help Missouri Democrats put the state’s newly signed GOP-friendly House map to a statewide vote ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The DNC will assist the Missouri Democratic Party in collecting signatures needed for a referendum process. The DNC declined to offer a specific price tag associated with the effort but noted it was the most the national party had spent on redistricting battles thus far.

The referendum process would stall the new congressional lines — which look to eliminate Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s (D-Mo.) district — from immediately going into effect, requiring Missourians to first vote on the new map.

The DNC’s investment would go toward efforts such as using its 41,000-volunteer team to send texts to residents about signing onto the petition and helping staff collect signatures in the state.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5526476-missouri-gop-house-map/