Jay Ashcroft

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft talked about instilling confidence in the state elections and his opposition to a constitutional amendment legalizing marijuana for recreational use.

The office of Jay Ashcroft, a Republican, filed an amicus brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case that could give state lawmakers the power to set election rules, draw congressional maps without any review by state courts, and potentially refuse to certify presidential election results.

The elections bill was just one piece of legislation Parson signed into law on Wednesday. Others included funding charter schools, bills related to utilities and another barring homeless people from sleeping on state-owned land.

The more than 50-page bill contains not only a photo ID requirement in order to vote, but also new rules for election authorities across the state, leading some to wonder how they will be enforced.

A group of senators used a rarely seen parliamentary maneuver to send a 6-2 Republican majority congressional map to the Missouri House.

The secretary of state's comments come as the state Senate continues to struggle to take up a revamped congressional map.

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wonders whether state courts have the authority to redraw districts — or whether there’s enough time this year for federal courts to intervene.

Members of the Senate conservative caucus, and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, hope GOP leaders will agree to target a safe Democratic congressional seat in Kansas City and create a 7-1 map in favor of Republicans.

Douglas Frank claims he ‘negotiated a deal’ with Jay Aschroft regarding allegations of voter fraud. The secretary of state’s office says that’s not true.

Candidates have from Dec. 7 through Dec. 28 to file for offices like city council and school board in Missouri.