NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade
Kansas Voters to Decide on Electing Supreme Court Justices
Kansas voters are heading to the polls to decide whether to replace the current gubernatorial appointment system for Supreme Court justices with direct elections. Supporters, including Republican lawmakers, aim to shift the court's ideological balance, while opponents argue the change would introduce partisan dysfunction into the judiciary.
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If passed, the amendment would fundamentally change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected, potentially altering the court's rulings on abortion, school funding, and other state laws by allowing voters to elect justices directly.
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organizationPlanned Parenthood“Contributed $1.6 million to the vote-no campaign.”personElizabeth Patton“Supports the amendment as a democratic process.”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 electing justices to shift the court's stance on abortion.”organizationKansans for Life“Anti-abortion group spending on the vote-yes campaign.”organizationAmericans for Prosperity“Spent $935,000 to promote the vote-yes campaign.”personJamie Swan“Opposes the amendment, characterizing it as a power grab.”personLaura Kelly“Opposes the amendment, citing concerns about partisanship.”