# Missouri blocks citizen effort to vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan

Missouri officials rejected a citizens' initiative that would have allowed voters to decide on a redistricting plan supported by Donald Trump. The move prevents the proposal from appearing on the ballot, shaping how political districts are drawn in the state. This marks another flashpoint in the ongoing fight over voting maps and political influence.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/04/missouri-redistricting-plan-vote) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:47:33 GMT