NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade
Kansas Voters to Decide on Electing Supreme Court Justices
Kansas voters will decide this Tuesday whether to switch from a governor-appointment system to electing state Supreme Court justices, a move driven by conservative lawmakers seeking to shift the court's ideological balance. Supporters aim to replace current justices with anti-abortion candidates by 2033, while opponents argue the change would politicize the judiciary and introduce dark money into court races.
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If passed, this would fundamentally change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected, potentially altering the court's rulings on abortion, school funding, and other state laws for years to come.
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organizationPlanned Parenthood“Contributed $1.6 million to the campaign opposing the amendment.”personElizabeth Patton“Supports the amendment, framing it as a democratic improvement.”personTy Masterson“Supports the amendment and is seeking the Republican nomination for governor.”personTroy Newman“Supports the amendment to end abortion access.”personKris Kobach“Advocated for the amendment as a way to shift the court's stance on abortion.”organizationKansans for Life“Spent at least $87,000 promoting the amendment.”organizationAmericans for Prosperity“Spent $935,000 promoting the amendment.”personJamie Swan“Opposes the amendment, describing it as a power grab.”personLaura Kelly“Opposes the amendment, citing concerns over judicial independence.”