Former State Elections Director Files Lawsuit Accusing Secretary of State of Retaliation for Raising Voting Concerns

The former state elections director filed a lawsuit alleging he was improperly fired after raising concerns about the secretary of state's handling of referendum-signature results and information provided to a court.

Why It Matters

Election officials must be able to report suspected irregularities without retaliation. The allegations concern the accuracy and integrity of the process used to determine whether citizens’ petitions advance.

Location
Jefferson City, Missouri
Civic Actions
Source Missouri Independent

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Published September 14, 2026

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