JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri voters rejected Constitutional Amendment 7, a proposal to establish a public endowment fund intended eventually to phase out state taxes.

Unofficial statewide totals reported by St. Charles County show 1,251,889 votes against and 815,744 in favor. St. Charles County also opposed the measure, 91,547 to 70,426.

The result leaves the state’s current tax structure unchanged by this proposal. Supporters had promoted a long-term endowment approach, while voters ultimately declined to authorize it.

Election officials will certify final results after required verification procedures.