I’m writing this message directly to Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe as an elected representative of the people of Missouri — Democrat, Republican and anything in between — bearing the responsibility to protect and amplify the voices of my constituents, especially those who have historically been marginalized. I am gravely concerned by recent efforts to pursue mid-term redistricting that would dilute Black representation and disenfranchise Black voters across our state.

As governor, you have affirmed your role as a leader for all Missourians. That commitment must not waver, particularly at a time when the integrity of our democratic system and civil rights hang in the balance. These proposed redistricting efforts risk eroding not only the foundational trust between government and citizen, but

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