Missouri voters approved Amendment 6 on Nov. 3, requiring approval from at least 80% of each legislative chamber—and then statewide voter approval—for lawmakers to change measures protected by the amendment.
Unofficial results from the Missouri Secretary of State's office show the measure winning with about 60% of the vote, with all 3,214 precincts reporting. The results still require certification by election authorities, according to the Kansas City Star.
Results
| Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Yes | 1,251,555 | 59.965% |
No | 835,585 | 40.035% |
Total | 2,087,140 | 100.00% |
Source: Missouri Secretary of State, unofficial results last updated Nov. 4, 2026, at 4:05 p.m.
What It Means for Voters
The amendment enshrines the initiative and referendum petition process as a "fundamental right" in the Missouri Constitution. Members of the Missouri General Assembly must secure an 80% supermajority vote in both the state House and Senate before modifying or repealing any statute enacted by voters through the initiative petition process, KY3 reported.
The measure also bars lawmakers from reenacting policies voters previously rejected in a referendum. It prohibits the legislature from weakening citizens' initiative or referendum petition rights.
How It Got on the Ballot
The advocacy coalition Respect Missouri Voters led the campaign. Supporters drafted the amendment after state lawmakers repeatedly altered or rolled back policies passed by voters, including efforts tied to the paid sick leave initiative approved in 2024, according to KY3.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins initially rejected the initiative petition, arguing it violated the state constitution's single-subject rule. The campaign sued, and the Missouri Supreme Court overruled Hoskins, ordering the measure certified and placed on the ballot.
What Happens Next
The constitutional changes take effect in 30 days, according to KY3. Voters can check the latest results at enr.sos.mo.gov.
