With voter approval, metropolitan boards would use six election districts

City and county leaders would draw six election districts, and voters would elect one metropolitan board member from each. These rules would cover metropolitan districts established under Article VI, Section 30(a), of Missouri’s Constitution. Missouri voters would have to approve the constitutional amendment. The six election districts would need populations as nearly equal as practical. Boundaries would be redrawn after each census held every 10 years. The proposal calls for a statewide vote at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor.

City and county leaders would set how long metropolitan district board members serve. This authority would cover boards of metropolitan districts established under Article VI, Section 30(a), of Missouri’s Constitution. Missouri voters would have to approve the constitutional amendment. The term lengths would take effect at the first election for each member that occurs after December 3, 2026.