A Shift in the Balance of Power: Missouri Voters Defend Direct Democracy The recent election results in Missouri have dealt a significant blow to Republican lawmakers who sought to raise the bar for passing citizen led constitutional amendments.
The proposed Amendment 4 would have required such initiatives to win a majority in each congressional district, making it the strictest passage threshold in the country for ballot measures initiated by citizens.
This move is part of a broader pattern of Republican led efforts to curtail direct democracy across the United States.