State election authorities started sending out absentee ballots for the upcoming primary election. This process begins while a court decision on Missouri's new congressional district map remains pending.
Missouri election authorities have initiated the process of distributing absentee ballots for the state's upcoming primary. This marks the beginning of the voting period for the August election.
The issuance of these ballots is proceeding despite an unresolved legal situation concerning Missouri's new congressional district boundaries. A court ruling on the redistricting plan is still anticipated.
This timing means voters are receiving their ballots while the final shape of the state's federal legislative districts is still subject to judicial review. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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