The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on May 27 that Gov. Mike Kehoe acted within his constitutional authority when he convened the special legislative session that produced the state’s new congressional map, rejecting a legal challenge brought by the Missouri NAACP. In a unanimous opinion, the court held that the governor has broad authority to determine when and for what purpose to call the legislature into an “extraordinary” session, affirming the judgment of the lower trial court. The ruling closes out one of three legal tracks challenging Missouri’s new map. The referendum signature dispute remains pending in state court, with Secretary of State Denny Hoskins stating that local election authorities and county clerks have until July 27 to certify the signatures, and that certification by his office extends through August 4 under state law. If certified, the referendum would appear on the November 2026 ballot.
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