Mo. Const. art. III, § 53
- Constitution
- Constitution of Missouri
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The total vote for governor at the general election last preceding the filing of any initiative or referendum petition shall be used to determine the number of legal voters necessary to sign the petition. In submitting the same to the people the secretary of state and all other officers shall be governed by general laws. [Effective - 27 Feb 1945 , see footnote]
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