Amendment 6 will appear on the Missouri midterm ballot and, if passed by voters, would prevent Missouri politicians from overriding the will of the people.

The petition was written by Respect MO Voters, a volunteer-led campaign that advocates for petitioning rights, which was founded in 2024 after state lawmakers overturned “voter-approved policies,” including the paid sick leave policy. 

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins made a similar overturning when he rejected a referendum petition on House Bill 1 — a redistricting of the state congressional map that would weaken the Democratic vote  — despite it having over 300,000 signatures, claiming that it violated the single subject rule. The Missouri Supreme Court later unanimously voted to reverse Hoskins’ decision. 

If Amendment 6 is approved by voters, politicians would have to get approval from 80% of both the Missouri House and the Senate to overturn previously instated laws and amendments. As explained by Respect MO Voters, “What politicians will have a harder time doing is passing legislation that’s similar to what was rejected by Missourians through a vote of the people on a referendum.”

Hoskins has said in a radio interview that the Missouri Republican party has plans to propose another redistricting in 2027. Fortunately, Amendment 6 would make Missouri congressional gerrymandering much more difficult moving forward. This is important in a time when Republican Missouri politicians are actively trying to override the will of the people with legislation such as Amendment 3. 

Hoskins said that if Amendment 6 passes, Republicans would be “cut off at the knees as far as being able to pass laws to reduce crime and cut taxes.” What he really means is that Amendment 6 would prevent the Missouri Republican party from overturning legislation rightfully approved by Missouri voters. The way to prevent Republican Missouri politicians from violating your rights as a citizen is to vote in favor of Amendment 6. It is unacceptable for politicians to ignore what their constituents successfully petition and approve. Stand up for petitioning rights. Vote yes on Amendment 6.