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Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected

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Missouri Republicans are challenging the state's judicial selection system, which allows a three-judge commission to choose appellate and Supreme Court judges. This controversy arose after the Missouri Supreme Court overruled a state court's attempt to restore the old congressional map, forcing officials to use the new map despite a federal ruling. The conflict escalated when Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins was ordered to appear in court for contempt, prompting Republican lawmakers to threaten impeachment. Despite these actions, the Missouri Supreme Court did not punish Hoskins, and the system remains in place. The article notes that while Republicans have strong legislative majorities, they have recently lost control over judicial appointments and ballot initiatives, leading to renewed attacks on the system.

Key points

• Missouri voters defeated a repeal measure in 1942 that would have removed political influence from the courts.
• The Missouri Supreme Court overruled a state court's attempt to restore the old congressional map, forcing officials to use the new map despite a federal ruling.

Context and limitations

The article does not provide specific numbers on the number of states influenced by the Missouri Plan, nor does it include data on the exact number of Republican lawmakers who threatened impeachment.

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