STATEMENT: Kehoe caves to pressure from Washington, threatens our democracy

Progress MO released the following statement by Communications Director Abbey Schoenrade in response to Governor Mike Kehoe’s announcement of a special session to redraw Missouri’s congressional districts and rig the rules to end majority rule and take away our rights:

Gov. Mike Kehoe just caved to the president. This is an unconstitutional power grab that threatens our democracy, silences our voices and breaks up our communities. There is no legal basis to redraw districts now.

The governor’s decision is not about prioritizing the needs of Missourians or ensuring our values are represented in Congress. This is about the governor’s desire to please the president, rig the 2026 midterm elections before a single vote is cast and end majority rule.

Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around.