A judge in Cole County has issued a temporary restraining order against Secretary of State Robin Carnahan over the ballot language in an initiative to slow down the effects of the Affordable Care Act.

You’re scheduled to vote on the measure in November.

Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder says the words used by Carnahan in the ballot question would unduly influence voters to vote against the measure.

The ballot question seeks to stop the implementation of health insurance exchanges under the law, unless they are first approved by the General Assemly or a vote of the people.

Shane Schoeller, R-Willard, a candidate for Secretary of State, issued a statement in response:

“Today’s decision is the first step in ensuring that Missourians can vote on fair and honest ballot language to, again, reject Obamacare this November,” Schoeller said.

Carnahan’s office earlier this year released this statement:

“It’s our obligation to make sure voters have a fair, accurate summary of what they’re voting on and our summary provides that.”

Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green will hold a complete hearing on the case on August 28th.