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Appeals Court Revises Ballot Language for Congressional Redistricting Referendum

A state appeals court has modified the ballot summary for a proposed referendum on Missouri's congressional district map. The new wording addresses concerns raised about the previous summary's clarity and neutrality.

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Missouri Dispatch Editors
Posted 13h ago · Based on reporting by Missouri Independent

A Missouri appeals court has issued a revised ballot summary for a measure regarding the state's congressional district map. This alteration pertains to a proposed referendum that would allow voters to weigh in on the matter.

The court's decision to rephrase the summary aims to resolve issues previously identified. Concerns had been expressed about the original wording, specifically regarding its clarity and potential for bias.

This change seeks to ensure that the language presented to voters is both understandable and impartial. Full reporting is available from the original source.

Editor's note: Dispatch Briefs are short summaries written by Missouri Dispatch editors with the assistance of AI tools, based on publicly available reporting from the cited source. We do not independently verify every detail; please consult the original source for the complete story.

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