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Missouri Supreme Court holds Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt, then clears it
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Key Points:
- The Missouri Supreme Court found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt of court for directing election officials to use the 2025 congressional map, defying a court order to use the 2022 map.
- Chief Justice W. Brent Powell later announced Hoskins had purged himself of contempt by reversing his directive and instructing local authorities to use the 2022 map.
- The dispute caused confusion and time constraints for county clerks finalizing ballots, especially for overseas voters.
- Hoskins defended his initial decision, citing a federal judge’s ruling, while Attorney General Catherine Hanaway supported him, emphasizing adherence to the law amid the complex legal situation.
- Unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes, voters who participated under the 2025 districts in August will vote using the 2022 districts in the November election, with no plans for a new primary.
