We're excited to invite you to a pivotal event focused on reclaiming Missouri's judiciary from activist overreach and reforming the flawed Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan. As conservatives dedicated to upholding our state's sovereignty, separation of powers, and true representation, this is your opportunity to join the fight against judicial decisions that undermine legislative will and conservative values.

Event Details:

• Title: Reforming Missouri's Judicial Selection: The Future of the Court Plan

• Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

• Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Just before Missouri GOP Lincoln Days)

• Location: Oasis Hotel & Conference Center, Springfield, MO

This urgent open forum will dive into the history and failures of the Missouri Court Plan, highlighting recent examples of overreach, such as the Supreme Court's unanimous strike-down of Senate Bill 22 (SB 22) in Nicholson v. State on January 23, 2026. The Court invalidated critical ballot integrity reforms under a procedural "original purpose" clause, dismantling the entire bill instead of addressing minor issues—empowering out-of-state special interests and eroding election transparency.

We'll also discuss other activist rulings, including:

• The 4-3 decision allowed Amendment 3 (a radical abortion rights measure) on the 2024 ballot despite misleading language, leading to its passage and extreme reproductive policies.

• Forcing Medicaid expansion in 2021 against Republican opposition, expanding government entitlements at taxpayer expense.

These patterns show why we must repeal the Missouri Plan and adopt a federal-style appointment process to restore accountability and put conservative principles back in control.

Expert Panel: Moderated by Tim Jones (NewsTalk STL host and former Speaker of the Missouri House), featuring:

• Mark McCloskey will bring his perspective on litigating in more than 40 states, and how other states' judicial systems work, and discuss how he believes Missouri should pick its judges

• Rep. Darrin Chappell will bring his expertise on the Missouri Constitution and how and why the Missouri Court Plan was implemented, and how his bill will reform Missouri's courts

• Rep. Cathy Jo Loy will discuss her bill and how she wants to reform the courts

• Sen. Brad Hudson will discuss his Senate bill and his plan to change how the courts operate

• Sen. Rick Brattin (Invited) will address the Missouri Supreme Court's SB 22 decision, its implications, and how he plans to address court reform

This important Forum is in conjunction with the Missouri GOP Statewide Lincoln Days (February 20 - 22, 2026) at the same venue - don’t miss this chance to build momentum for real judicial reform!

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Together, we can protect Missouri's future.

Visit www.freedomprinciplemo.org for more information, and we look forward to seeing you there!