NO
A direct democracy is when power is exercised directly by the people rather than through representatives. Missouri’s Amendment 6 would not eliminate elected representatives but strengthen the citizen ballot initiative and referendum process by which citizens may vote on certain laws.
Currently, voter-approved laws can be amended or repealed by the Missouri legislature with a simple majority vote (50%). If approved, Amendment 6 would raise that bar to 80%. It would also prohibit the legislature from weakening initiative or referendum powers and allow courts to revise ballot summaries through lawsuits.
Existing petition signature requirements and the simple-majority threshold for enacting statewide ballot measures would remain the same, as would the restriction preventing citizen initiatives from allocating funds beyond new revenues or for purposes prohibited by the Missouri Constitution.
Missouri is one of 24 states that allow citizen initiatives.
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Sources
Merriam-Webster: DIRECT DEMOCRACY Definition
Ballotpedia: Missouri Amendment 6, Initiative and Referendum Powers and Legislative Change Requirements Amendment (2026)
Missouri Secretary of State: 2026 Ballot Measures
ACE Electoral College Network: Advantages and disadvantages of the citizens’ initiative instrument
Missouri Secretary of State: "Make Your Voice Heard" - Missouri’s Initiative Petition Process
National Conference of State Legislatures: Citizen Initiative Subject Rules
People’s Convention for Justice and Equality: States That Allow Citizen Initiatives and Referendums