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Missouri’s Amendment Battle | Irvine News
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Missouri voters face a pivotal choice on Amendment Four, which would overhaul how constitutional amendments are approved—requiring passage in all eight congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority. This move, part of a national trend to curb citizen-initiated changes, pits proponents who see it as ensuring statewide consensus against critics warning it could silence grassroots voices and undermine direct democracy. Meanwhile, a counter-coalition is preparing to challenge the amendment with its own ballot measure, aiming to preserve the initiative process and protect voter power. The battle reflects a deeper struggle over who controls Missouri’s foundational laws—and whether elected officials or citizens should hold that power.
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