Respect Missouri Voters

Respect Missouri Voters is a group advocating for the preservation of citizen initiative rights in Missouri. The organization has recently been involved in efforts to protect laws passed through citizen initiatives from legislative overreach and to challenge redistricting plans. In August 2026, a sign supporting a proposed constitutional amendment backed by Respect Missouri Voters was noted outside the Cole County Courthouse, indicating their ongoing engagement with legal and legislative processes. Benjamin Singer, co-founder of the group, has been seen leading rallies in support of their causes. The group's current newsworthiness stems from their active participation in seeking statewide referendums and protections for direct democracy, as evidenced by their involvement in a rejected petition seeking a vote on a Trump-backed redistricting plan. Their efforts highlight a broader tension in Missouri politics between legislative power and the will of the voters expressed through initiatives.