The Missouri Republican Party has appealed today a Cole County judge’s ruling in a case involving a candidate with alleged ties to the Ku Klux Klan.
The appeal involves Darrell McClanahan III, who filed in February to run for governor.
Erica Choinka, with the Missouri Republican Party, told Missourinet that the party is working to get McClanahan’s named removed from the party’s August primary ballot.
“Our stance remains firm that the candidate’s beliefs are not in alignment with the values of the Missouri Republican Party, and we strongly assert that he should not be allowed to run under our party’s name. We are committed to upholding the principles that define our party and will continue to pursue this matter through the appropriate legal channels,” said Choinka.
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In March, the Missouri Republican State Committee filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of State’s office and against McClanahan to have him removed from the party’s primary ballot because of his alleged tied to the KKK.
In a ruling last month, Cole County Judge Cotton Walker said that the Republican Party remains free to disavow McClanahan’s run for governor. He also agreed with the Secretary of State’s office that it doesn’t have the authority to remove a candidate’s name from the ballot once the filing fee has been accepted.
McClanahan, of southwest Missouri’s Milo, has described himself as “pro-white” but not a racist. He was photographed performing what appeared to be a Nazi salute in a photo posted to social media. He was also allegedly awarded a one-year “honorary” membership in the Klan.
The case has been appealed to the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District.
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Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
15-37-38-41-64, Mega Ball: 21
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
Midday: 6-4-7
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Midday Wild: 1
Evening: 5-8-1
Evening Wild: 6
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
Midday: 2-1-2-8
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Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 2-9-3-6
Evening Wild: 7
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Winning Cash4Life numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
05-06-09-21-45, Cash Ball: 03
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 05
Matinee: 13
Prime Time: 10
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Night Owl: 07
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
09-11-12-16-19
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Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
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When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Two Jackson County voters filed a lawsuit to stop Missouri’s new congressional map from being used in the 2026 elections.
The ACLU of Missouri says the suit was filed in Cole County Circuit Court on behalf of Jake Maggard and Gregg Lombardi. Both are registered voters who live in Jackson County.
The lawsuit claims that Missouri violated voters’ constitutional rights. The state implemented the new map on Dec. 11 despite a petition with more than 305,000 signatures demanding a public vote.
“By attempting to enact the new maps despite receiving more than 305,000 signatures from Missouri voters demanding a referendum, the Secretary of State is denying a longstanding tradition, judicial precedent, and our constitutional rights,” said Tori Schafer, Director of Policy and Campaigns at the ACLU of Missouri.
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What the lawsuit seeks
The ACLU said it wants the court to suspend House Bill 1. The organization has asked a judge to prevent election officials from using the new congressional map until voters approve or reject it through a referendum.
The lawsuit names Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins as defendants.
According to the suit, both Maggard and Lombardi live in Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District. Under the new map, they would be moved to the Fourth Congressional District.
FILE – Missouri’s attorney general is celebrating the new congressional map, but opponents argue that the map should not be in effect.(KCTV5/Hannah Falcon)
The petition controversy
People Not Politicians submitted 305,000 signatures to Secretary Hoskins on Dec. 9, according to the ACLU. That is nearly 3 times the number required to force a public vote on the congressional map.
The ACLU argues that century-old court rulings say a referendum petition should immediately suspend a law, no verification required.
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In 2017, then-Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft suspended Missouri’s right-to-work law after more than 300,000 signatures were received. His office had not yet verified the signatures or issued a certificate.
But Hoskins has taken a different approach. He said the new map will remain in effect until his office certifies the petition signatures. A process that could take until July 2026.
Timeline of legal challenges
The Missouri General Assembly approved the new congressional map on Sept. 12, 2025, during a special session.
Opponents wasted no time in filing legal challenges. By Sept. 15, 3 lawsuits had been filed along with the referendum petition.
Several lawsuits claim the redistricting process was unconstitutional. One lawsuit noted that a southeast Kansas City Voter Tabulation District was placed in both Congressional Districts 4 and 5.
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The Senior Director for Redistricting at Campaign Legal Center told KCTV5 in September that this means the districts are no longer equally populated. However, Governor Mike Kehoe’s office said there was no error in the map.
FILE – A lawsuit filed against Missouri’s newly passed congressional map claims the effort is unlawful and points out one southeast Kansas City Voter Tabulation District, or VTD, was placed in both Congressional districts 4 & 5.(KCTV5/Chandler Watkins)
On Nov. 12, Cole County Judge Christopher Limbaugh heard arguments over whether the General Assembly legally redrew the congressional districts.
On Dec. 12, court records indicated that Limbaugh suspended the case until the petition signatures are certified or rejected. He ordered Hoskins to preserve all signatures filed with his office.
In early November, AG Hanaway filed her own lawsuit against People Not Politicians. She claimed the organization was trying to take redistricting power away from the state’s General Assembly.
Missouri’s top Senate Democrat, Doug Beck, sent Hanaway a letter demanding she dismiss the case. Beck said she did not have the party’s consent to represent them in that way.
Ballot language dispute
On Nov. 13, Hoskins certified the official ballot title for the referendum question. The ballot language describes the old map as “gerrymandered” and says it “protects incumbent politicians.”
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However, People Not Politicians filed a lawsuit on Nov. 20 that claims the summary statement is intentionally argumentative and creates prejudice.
The organization also argues that Hoskins is not authorized to draft a summary statement for a referendum.
A bench trial on this dispute is scheduled for Jan. 16 in Cole County.
FILE – Just days before the deadline to turn in signatures, a Cole County judge hears arguments over whether 92,000 signatures should count.(KCTV5/Hannah Falcon)
What happens next
The court has not yet set a hearing date for Tuesday’s lawsuit.
The filing period for congressional candidates begins Feb. 24, 2026. However, with the new map in effect, they would file for the new congressional districts. This could create more complications if the map is overturned.
Missouri will hold primary elections in August and the general election in November.
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Hoskins has until July 2026 to certify whether the referendum petition contains enough valid signatures. If certified, the question would go to voters in the November general election.
Hanaway and Hoskins have said they are ready to defend the redistricting in court.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 22, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
03-18-36-41-54, Powerball: 07, Power Play: 2
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 5-7-3
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Midday Wild: 0
Evening: 1-1-5
Evening Wild: 0
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 5-9-0-1
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Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 0-3-8-5
Evening Wild: 0
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Winning Cash4Life numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
07-12-22-25-27, Cash Ball: 01
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Early Bird: 14
Morning: 09
Matinee: 12
Prime Time: 02
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Night Owl: 10
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
03-04-13-20-32
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
14-32-47-48-69, Powerball: 17
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
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Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
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When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
