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On Friday, Missouri Republicans passed their rigged maps intended to stave off an embarrassing defeat for Donald Trump\u2019s party in the midterm elections. As Republicans attempt to undermine Missourians\u2019 voting rights, Missourians are taking democracy into their own hands, launching a citizens\u2019 referendum to gather signatures in order to give Missouri voters a chance to reject Trump\u2019s unjust map on an upcoming ballot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to Republicans\u2019 passage of the gerrymandered maps, Missourians mobilized<\/a> to make their disapproval known. Recent polling affirms that a majority of Missourians disapprove<\/a> of Republicans\u2019 mid-decade redistricting.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to Missourians <\/em>launching<\/em><\/a> a citizens\u2019 referendum to fight back against Republicans\u2019 gerrymandering scheme, <\/em>DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMissouri Republicans\u2019 gerrymandering is a carefully crafted and orchestrated assault to undermine the will of voters for Donald Trump\u2019s political gain \u2014 and Missourians won\u2019t stand for it. The people are fighting back to deliver a loud and clear message to Republicans: The people elect leaders into office, not politicians. This ballot initiative is democracy at its best, and Missouri voters should have a right to weigh in on Trump\u2019s undemocratic scheme. Make no mistake: This fight is far from over. Missourians are taking democracy into their own hands to oppose these unjust maps once and for all.\u201d   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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