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Emanuel Cleaver: “More than 305,000 Missourians demanded a say in who will represent them in the halls of Congress. Despite the cynical…”

On the recordSeptember 5, 2026
More than 305,000 Missourians demanded a say in who will represent them in the halls of Congress. Despite the cynical and deeply shameful attempt to silence many of our neighbors, the people fought back and won. This reaffirms that the people should choose their politicians, not the other way around. Democracy prevails.
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Emanuel Cleaver
Democratic · Missouri

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Response to the Missouri Supreme Court ruling

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