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Statewide Bipartisan Coalition Helps Ensure Election Day Goes Smoothly for All Voters

The Missouri Voter Protection Coalition trains hundreds of volunteers to observe polling places and staffs the nonpartisan 866-OUR-VOTE hotline with attorneys and legal professionals. Volunteers help voters address accessibility barriers, misinformation, intimidation, identification questions and other problems while relaying operational issues to election officials.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Coalition Building/Community Organizing Nonpartisan Voter Education/Engagement/Support Nonpartisan Election Observer/Monitor

KSMU • Multiple Cities, MO • Oct 20, 2026

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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.

Government Transparency & Accountability Litigation/Court Challenge

Missouri Independent • Jefferson City, MO • Sep 14, 2026

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Democracy Advocates Collect over 350,000 Signatures to Place Constitutional Amendment on Ballot Making Popular Initiatives a Fundamental Right

A citizen campaign qualified a proposed constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot after organizing, collecting signatures, rallying and defending their proposals against legal challenges.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Coalition Building/Community Organizing Ballot Initiative or Referendum Campaign/Signature Gathering

Missouri Independent • MO • Sep 3, 2026

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