Denny Hoskins & Emanuel Cleaver

Denny Hoskins: As United States — List of Missouri secretaries of state, he rejected the referendum and initiative, a key decision that enables the new map to proceed; faces legal challenges.

Emanuel Cleaver: Democratic representative whose district was reshaped to favor Republicans, potentially threatening his re-election.

Denny Hoskins: Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected the referendum petition, a decision upheld by the court. His action was crucial in keeping the new map in place.

Emanuel Cleaver: Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver is the primary target of the new map, which reassigns parts of his district to Republican areas. His re-election prospects are diminished.

Denny Hoskins: Denny Hoskins, as the Secretary of State of United States — Missouri, is the central figure in this event, being sued by People Not Politicians and also initiating a lawsuit to prevent disclosure of records related to the redistricting map referendum. His actions are seen as an attempt to delay the referendum process.

Emanuel Cleaver: Emanuel Cleaver is a U.S. Representative whose 5th Congressional District was targeted by the new redistricting map, which aimed to dilute his Democratic voter base.