Mike Kehoe

Rule Changes

In office; his administration is appealing the June clinic-rules ruling

Missouri voters rejected a constitutional amendment on Nov. 3 that would have banned abortion and written a ban on gender-affirming care for minors into the state constitution. It lost about 55% to 45%, a wider margin than the 51.6% who approved abortion rights in 2024. On the same ballot, voters passed Amendment 6, which requires 80% support in both legislative chambers before lawmakers can change or repeal a citizen-approved measure.

Updated 3 days ago

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: In office; signed Executive Order 26-18

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order September 16 capping how long police can keep license plate reader data at 30 days and banning facial recognition integration. The state's Department of Public Safety followed up on October 2 with formal guidance telling agencies how to comply, including monthly audits and a ban on vendors selling Missouri data.

Updated Oct 6

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: State will use 2022 map after Supreme Court stay

Missouri's November election will use the 2022 congressional map. The U.S. Supreme Court on September 25 stayed a federal appeals court order that would have forced the state to use the Republican-drawn 2025 map, the third time the high court has intervened.

Updated Sep 26