# Missouri Alert: Don’t let text scare you away from anti-gerrymander petition | Opinion

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/missouri-alert-dont-let-text-scare-you-away-from-anti-gerrymander-petition-opinion/
- Published: 2025-11-27T08:45:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: A scary text message is trying to scare people away from petition gatherers on Black Friday. It’s false. Don’t let dark money steal our elections. Editorial by The Kansas City Star Editorial Board. The Kansas City Star – updated November 25, 2025. People all over Missouri are getting a scary text message Tuesday afternoon. With a giant red stop sign reading “Missouri alert,” and decorated with emergency light emojis, it warns: “Black Friday Shoppers Beware. Out of state interests are setting up booths and tables in high traffic areas during Black Friday shopping trying to trick people into signing petitions. DON’T GIVE THEM YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION! These groups are under investigation by the Attorney General for improper conduct.” Under the stop sign, it reads, “Paid for by the Republican National Committee. Not Authorized By Any Candidate Or Candidate’s Committee. www.gop.com” […] Click here to view original web page at www.kansascity.com Video: RNC texts warn Missourians about petition signature efforts on new congressional map – KMBC 9