Headline: News 10, 7/31/2026
Voting results: New York Times
David A. Lieb reports for the Associated Press:
Republican state Rep. Ed Lewis, who sponsored Missouri’s measure, said he wants to ensure people in all parts of the state have their voices heard. He said activists funded by out-of-state interest groups have run up large majorities in St. Louis and Kansas City to pass controversial initiatives that failed throughout most of the rest of Missouri.
The abortion, marijuana, sports betting and Medicaid initiatives all were placed on the ballot by petitions between 2020 and 2024 after lawmakers declined to act. All passed with 53% or less of the statewide vote.
Lewis represents Macon County (65% "no" votes) and Randolph County (70% "no" votes) in the Missouri State House of Representees. Maybe he should have talked to his constituents first.
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Citizen-led ballot initiatives: Missouri voters resoundingly reject GOP effort to muzzle them. ()8/5/2026)
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