Will Missouri pass an anti-redistricting referendum in 2026?
PredictIt market: Will Missouri pass an anti-redistricting referendum in 2026?
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Alpha Thesis
We believe the PredictIt contract for Missouri passing an anti-redistricting referendum in 2026 is moderately overvalued at 93%, with our estimate at 60%. While the "People Not Politicians" campaign collected 300,000+ signatures (3x the requirement), Secretary of State Hoskins is actively contesting their validity — declaring one-third of petition pages invalid and arguing signatures collected before the October 15 approval date don't count. The measure faces significant procedural hurdles before even reaching the ballot, let alone passing.
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Key Findings
- Ballot Access Is Not Guaranteed — Despite 300K signatures, Hoskins is aggressively challenging validity. This creates a real risk the measure never reaches voters.
- SoS Is Politically Motivated — Hoskins has publicly stated his priority is to 'protect the Missouri First Map,' suggesting partisan motivation in challenging signatures.
- If It Reaches the Ballot, Passage Is Likely — Missouri voters have historically supported anti-gerrymandering measures (Amendment 1 passed in 2018 with 62%). If it makes the ballot, P(passes) ≈ 65-70%.
- Legal Challenges Pending — Multiple lawsuits challenge HB 1's constitutionality. If courts overturn the redistricting map, the referendum becomes moot.
- Amendment 4 Complication — A proposed amendment would require initiatives to win majorities in ALL 8 congressional districts. If passed, it could make this and future referendums much harder.
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