Rallies across Mid-Missouri on Saturday against Amendments 4 and 5

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Some left-leaning political organizations are getting together on Saturday for a "Get Out The Vote" rally advocating that voters turn down August ballot Amendments 4 and 5.

If passed, Amendment 4 would require a majority of voters in all eight of Missouri's congressional districts to approve the initiative petition on the ballot. People in opposition argue that it is too strong to pass an initiative petition because only one district needs to vote it down.

Amendment 5 is a proposal to phase out the state income tax. Before lawmakers can adjust any taxes, voters need to approve the measure. Some people, including some Republicans, are hesitant to give immediate support because Amendment 5 asks voters to trust lawmakers in the 2027 legislative session to create a plan to phase out the income tax.

In Columbia, groups including Abortion Action Missouri, Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action and other grassroots organizations will gather at noon at the Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 2615 Shepard Blvd.

Another rally called “Good Trouble Lives On” in Jefferson City started at 10 a.m. at the Capitol, and will be followed by a march downtown.

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