Protestors demonstrate against the redrawing of Missouri's congressional map, inside the rotunda of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City on September 10. Michael Thomas/Getty Images/File

Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures on Tuesday calling for a statewide referendum on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump as part of his quest to hold on to a slim Republican majority in next year’s elections.

Organizers of the petition drive said they turned in more than 300,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office — well more than the roughly 110,000 needed to suspend the new US House districts from taking effect until a public vote can be held next year.

The signatures must still be formally verified by local electio

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