Missouri Ballot November 2026, Amendments 3, 6, 7 and 8 and Proposition A Explained, What a Yes or No Vote Means

Missouri voters are deciding five statewide questions on Tuesday, November 3, 2026: four constitutional amendments (3, 6, 7 and 8) and one referendum, Proposition A. The questions touch abortion and gender-transition care for minors, the citizen initiative process, a proposed state investment fund meant to replace state taxes over time, the office of county sheriff, and the state’s congressional map.

This guide sticks to what each measure would change, using the official ballot titles and the “fair ballot language” certified by the Missouri Secretary of State. It does not tell you how to vote. Where reporters or supporters describe a measure’s effect differently from the ballot text, the difference is noted.

Quick Facts: Missouri Statewide Ballot Questions on November 3, 2026

Measure	Subject	How it got on the ballot	State fiscal note
Amendment 3	Repeal the 2024 abortion-rights amendment; ban gender transition procedures for minors	Legislature (HCS HJR 73)	No costs or savings; Greene County estimates an unknown increase in tax revenue
Amendment 6	Protect the initiative and referendum process	Citizen initiative petition	No costs or savings
Amendment 7	Create the Show-Me Prosperity Fund	Legislature (SS SCS SJR 95)	No costs or savings
Amendment 8	Elected county sheriffs and how they are removed	Legislature (CCS HCS SS SJR 87)	No costs or savings
Proposition A	Approve or reject the 2025 congressional map (House Bill 1)	Referendum petition	No costs or savings

Source: Missouri Secretary of State, 2026 Ballot Measures.

Not every Missouri voter sees an identical ballot. Local and district-specific questions vary by where you live.

Missouri Amendment 3: Repeal of the 2024 Reproductive Freedom Amendment and Gender Transition Ban for Minors

Official ballot title:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

• Repeal the 2024 voter-approved Amendment providing reproductive healthcare rights, including abortion through fetal viability;
• Allow abortions for rape and incest (under twelve-weeks’ gestation), emergencies, and fetal anomalies;
• Allow legislation regulating abortion;
• Ensure parental consent for minors’ abortions;
• Prohibit gender transition procedures for minors?

What a YES vote on Amendment 3 means

According to the official fair ballot language, a yes vote would:

• Repeal Article I, Section 36 of the Missouri Constitution, which voters approved in 2024.
• Continue to ensure access to medical care for medical emergencies, ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages.
• Allow laws regulating abortion providers and facilities for health and safety.
• Require informed and voluntary consent for an abortion, including parental or judicial consent for minors.
• Allow abortions to be restricted to cases of medical emergency, rape and incest under 12 weeks’ gestation, and fetal anomalies.
• Prohibit public funding of abortions except in limited circumstances.
• Prohibit gender transition procedures for minors, including surgeries, cross-sex hormones and puberty-blocking drugs, with exceptions for specific medical conditions.

What a NO vote on Amendment 3 means

A no vote leaves Article I, Section 36 in place. Abortion access would stay available through fetal viability, and the constitution would not prohibit gender transition procedures for minors.

What Amendment 3 does not change from current law

Missouri already restricts these procedures by statute. KCUR reports that a permanent statutory ban on gender-affirming surgeries for minors exists (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.1720), while the statutory ban on puberty blockers and hormones is set to sunset in 2027. Amendment 3 would write the ban into the constitution, so changing it later would take another statewide vote.

Why Amendment 3 is on the ballot again

Missouri voters approved the reproductive-freedom amendment in 2024. The General Assembly then referred Amendment 3 to repeal it. Backers of the repeal include Missouri Right to Life and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. Those who want to keep the 2024 amendment point to the 2024 statewide vote that adopted it.

Federal law behind Amendment 3

Since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022), abortion regulation is largely a question of state law, which is why state constitutional amendments carry so much weight. On gender-transition care for minors, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban in United States v. Skrmetti (2025), but that ruling concerned the federal Equal Protection Clause. It did not require any state to adopt such a ban.

Missouri Amendment 6: Protecting the Initiative and Referendum Process

Official ballot title:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

• expand the initiative and referendum petition process by making it a fundamental right;
• allow courts to revise ballot summaries through lawsuits;
• prohibit the legislature from weakening initiative or referendum powers;
• prohibit the legislature from changing or repealing laws enacted through the initiative process, or passing laws similar to those rejected by referendum, without approval from at least 80% of both chambers; and
• preserve existing majority vote and signature requirements for initiative and referendum petitions?

What a YES vote on Amendment 6 means

Per the fair ballot language, a yes vote would:

• Stop the legislature from directly amending or changing any law enacted through the initiative process.
• Require any modification of an initiative-passed law to be referred to the people by at least 80% of each chamber of the General Assembly.
• Restrict the legislature from passing laws that limit the ability to pursue initiatives and referenda.
• Keep the current signature requirements: 5% of legal voters in each of two-thirds of Missouri’s congressional districts to propose a law, and 8% to propose a constitutional amendment.
• Keep the rule that a simple statewide majority is enough to enact a law or constitutional amendment.

What a NO vote on Amendment 6 means

A no vote changes nothing in the constitution. Citizens keep the right to propose initiatives and referenda, and lawmakers may continue to change or repeal initiative-passed laws through the normal legislative process.

Why Amendment 6 matters in Missouri

The Beacon points to the 2024 Proposition A paid sick leave and minimum wage law, which voters passed and which a 2025 law, signed by Governor Mike Kehoe, largely overturned. Amendment 6 would require voter involvement before changes like that.

Amendment 6 got on the ballot after a legal fight. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins declined to certify it in August, in part arguing that it covered too many subjects. The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that he improperly declared it insufficient. The single-subject limit for initiative petitions is found in Article III, Section 50 of the Missouri Constitution. The initiative and referendum powers themselves are in Article III, Sections 49 through 53.

Supporters argue it protects direct democracy from legislative override. In the certification dispute, the Secretary of State argued it covers too many subjects, a position the Missouri Supreme Court rejected.

How Amendment 6 relates to the August 2026 Amendment 4 vote

On August 4, 2026, Missouri voters rejected Amendment 4, which would have required citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to win a majority in each of the state’s eight congressional districts. It lost roughly 80% to 20%. Amendment 6 would preserve the simple statewide majority rule that Amendment 4 sought to change.

Missouri Amendment 7: The Show-Me Prosperity Fund

Official ballot title:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to establish a permanent public endowment fund to support state government instead of taxing Missouri residents, prohibit the General Assembly from appropriating or diverting the fund, and eliminate state-imposed taxes once the fund generates sufficient revenue to replace them?

What a YES vote on Amendment 7 means

A yes vote would create the “Show-Me Prosperity Fund,” a permanent public endowment fund. Under the fair ballot language it would also:

• Aim to eliminate state-imposed taxes without impairing the real value of the fund’s principal.
• Bar the General Assembly from appropriating or diverting money from the fund until the State Treasurer notifies that net investment earnings are enough to eliminate state-imposed taxes.
• Cap annual appropriations from the fund at 3% of the fund’s average market value over the preceding five fiscal years.
• Bar the General Assembly from enacting the eliminated taxes, with one exception: if the fund cannot meet its obligations because of insolvency, a revenue shortfall or program failure, lawmakers keep full authority to raise revenue from any lawful source and to enact or increase taxes.

What a NO vote on Amendment 7 means

A no vote does not create the fund, and the state continues to rely on its existing revenue sources.

What Amendment 7 does not do

The official language says it would have no immediate impact on taxes. KCUR reports that the amendment does not put any money into the fund. The General Assembly would decide how much to deposit. The Beacon reports that the State Treasurer would invest the money in exchange-traded funds tracking the S&P 500 or similar indexes.

How long it would take is uncertain. KCUR’s reporting describes the proposal as aiming to end taxes over roughly a century, and it notes that supporters hope the fund could one day replace state taxes, while economists worry it could put state services at risk.

Missouri Amendment 8: Elected County Sheriffs and Removal by Writ of Quo Warranto

Official ballot title:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to support law enforcement by preserving the right of citizens to elect a county sheriff, prohibiting the removal of a county sheriff except by a writ of quo warranto, and recognizing the office of sheriff as part of the administration of justice?

What a YES vote on Amendment 8 means

According to the fair ballot language, a yes vote would:

• Require counties to elect a sheriff every four years. That is already required by state statute.
• Place in the constitution provisions about sheriffs’ duties that are currently in statute.
• Provide that an elected sheriff may be removed only through a writ of quo warranto initiated by the Attorney General.

The Beacon reports that the amendment would exempt St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County.

What a NO vote on Amendment 8 means

A no vote leaves the constitution unchanged. Existing statutes on sheriff elections, duties and removal stay in effect unless the legislature changes them.

Why Amendment 8 may matter less in some counties

KCUR notes that most Missouri counties already elect sheriffs, so a result either way would have little immediate effect in the Kansas City area. The practical change is narrower removal: under Amendment 8, the Attorney General would be the only route through quo warranto, an old legal action used to challenge a person’s right to hold a public office (see Chapter 531, Revised Statutes of Missouri).

Missouri Proposition A: Approving or Rejecting the 2025 Congressional Map (House Bill 1)

Official ballot title:

Do the people of the state of Missouri approve the act of the General Assembly entitled “House Bill No. 1 (2025 Second Extraordinary Session),” which repeals Missouri’s existing congressional plan, and replaces it with new congressional boundaries that keep more counties intact?

What a YES vote on Proposition A means

A yes vote approves House Bill 1 and lets the redrawn congressional district boundaries take effect for future elections.

What a NO vote on Proposition A means

A no vote rejects House Bill 1 and leaves in place the congressional boundaries enacted in 2022.

Background on Proposition A

Governor Mike Kehoe called a special session in 2025, and lawmakers passed a new map that, as the Beacon reports, split Missouri’s 5th Congressional District, currently held by Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver, among surrounding districts. Opponents gathered enough valid signatures to force a referendum. Because of that, the 2025 map was not allowed to take effect for this November’s U.S. House elections, and Missouri is voting under its 2022 map. A “yes” or “no” on Proposition A therefore decides which map is used going forward, not the November 2026 congressional races.

Proposition A is a referendum on a law, not a constitutional amendment. Under Article I, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution, states draw congressional districts, and federal law (2 U.S.C. § 2c) requires single-member districts.

How Do You Vote in Missouri on November 3, 2026?

• Polling hours: According to the Missouri Secretary of State, polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line at 7:00 p.m., you are allowed to vote. Anyone arriving after the polls close is not. See the Secretary of State’s Election Day page.
• Polling place: Look yours up through the Secretary of State’s voter lookup portal or your local election authority.
• Photo ID: Missouri requires photo ID to cast a regular ballot. A voter without acceptable ID may vote a provisional ballot. See the Secretary of State’s voter ID page.

For wider coverage of your rights at the polls, see AllAboutLawyer’s guides: Election Day Voting Rights 2026, What to Do If Your Name Is Missing, You Don’t Have ID, or You’re Turned Away at the Polls and Voting Rules and Legal Challenges Ahead of the 2026 Midterms, The Complete Picture. If you are still holding a mail ballot, read Is There Mail Delivery on Election Day 2026? USPS Hours, Post Office Closures and Mail-in Ballot Deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Missouri November 2026 Ballot

How many statewide questions are on the Missouri ballot on November 3, 2026?

Five: Amendments 3, 6, 7 and 8, and Proposition A.

What does a yes vote on Missouri Amendment 3 do?

It repeals the 2024 reproductive-freedom amendment (Article I, Section 36), allows abortion to be restricted to cases of medical emergency, rape or incest under 12 weeks, and fetal anomalies, requires parental or judicial consent for minors, and prohibits gender transition procedures for minors.

What does a no vote on Missouri Amendment 3 do?

It leaves the 2024 amendment in place, so abortion access stays available through fetal viability, and it does not add a constitutional ban on gender transition procedures for minors.

Who put Missouri Amendment 6 on the ballot?

Citizens did, through an initiative petition. It was a late addition after a court dispute with the Secretary of State.

Would Missouri Amendment 6 change the signature or majority requirements?

No. Its ballot title says it preserves the existing signature and simple-majority requirements.

Would Missouri Amendment 7 eliminate taxes right away?

No. The official language says no immediate tax impact. Any elimination of state-imposed taxes would depend on the fund’s investment earnings, and the fund would not be able to pay out until the State Treasurer certifies earnings are sufficient.

What happens under Missouri Amendment 7 if the fund fails?

The fair ballot language says lawmakers would keep full authority to appropriate from any lawful source and to enact or raise taxes if the fund cannot meet its obligations.

Does Missouri Amendment 8 change how sheriffs are elected?

Not in most counties. Sheriffs are already elected every four years under state statute. The change is putting that in the constitution and limiting removal to a quo warranto action brought by the Attorney General.

What is Missouri Proposition A?

A referendum on House Bill 1, the 2025 congressional map. Yes approves the 2025 map for future elections. No keeps the 2022 map.

Which congressional map is Missouri using in the November 3, 2026 election?

The 2022 map, because the referendum petition kept the 2025 map from taking effect.

What time do Missouri polls close on November 3, 2026?

7:00 p.m. Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. may vote.

Where can I read the full text of the Missouri amendments?

The Missouri Secretary of State’s 2026 Ballot Measures page links the full text, official ballot titles, fair ballot language and fiscal notes.

Bottom Line: What the Missouri November 2026 Ballot Questions Decide

Each of the five measures changes a different part of Missouri law. Amendment 3 would repeal the 2024 abortion-rights amendment and add a constitutional ban on gender transition procedures for minors. Amendment 6 would make it harder for the legislature to change voter-passed initiatives. Amendment 7 would create a long-term endowment fund with a stated goal of eventually replacing state taxes, though it would not take effect on taxes immediately. Amendment 8 would put sheriff elections and a narrower removal process in the constitution. Proposition A would decide which congressional map Missouri uses going forward.

Read the official ballot title for each question before you vote, and use your local election authority for your own ballot and polling place. This article explains what the measures do. The choice is yours.

Sources and Legal References

1. Missouri Secretary of State: 2026 Ballot Measures (official ballot titles, fair ballot language, fiscal notes)
2. Missouri Secretary of State: Election Day information
3. Missouri Secretary of State: Voter ID
4. Missouri Secretary of State: voter lookup portal
5. Amendment 3 full text (HCS HJR 73)
6. Amendment 7 full text (SJR 95) and Amendment 8 full text (SJR 87)
7. Amendment 6 full text (initiative petition 2026-106) and Proposition A full text (2026-R004)
8. Missouri Constitution, Article I, Section 36; Article III, Sections 49–53; Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.1720
9. KCUR: Missouri has 4 amendments and a proposition on the November ballot (October 27, 2026)
10. The Beacon: What yes, no votes mean for Missouri ballot questions (October 14, 2026)
11. Missouri Independent: Missouri voters reject income tax phaseout, initiative petition changes (August 4, 2026)
12. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022); United States v. Skrmetti (U.S. 2025); U.S. Const. art. I, § 4; 2 U.S.C. § 2c

This article is general information about ballot measures and is not legal advice or a voting recommendation. AllAboutLawyer.com is an independent legal information website, not a law firm. Confirm your ballot, polling place and hours with the Missouri Secretary of State or your local election authority.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the Missouri Secretary of State’s official ballot titles, fair ballot language and fiscal notes, the Missouri Constitution and statutes, and reporting by KCUR, The Beacon and the Missouri Independent, as of November 3, 2026. Last Updated: November 3, 2026.