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Missouri voters face a pivotal choice on Amendment Four, a controversial proposal that could reshape how constitutional changes are made — requiring citizen-backed amendments to win majority approval in every congressional district, not just statewide. Backed by rural advocates and the Farm Bureau, it’s pitched as a way to balance power and give rural voices a fairer say, countering what supporters see as urban-dominated decisions on issues like Medicaid and marijuana. But critics warn it’s a Trojan horse that silences voters across the state, making it nearly impossible for citizen initiatives to pass — even if they win statewide. In fact, every citizen-led amendment approved since 2020 would have failed under this rule. While proponents frame it as a shield against big money and outside influence, opponents call it a political power grab that undermines democracy by making it harder for the people to change their own constitution. The stakes? Who truly represents rural Missouri — and whether this amendment empowers or erodes the people’s right to self-govern.

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