Despite amendment claims, Kansans already have a voice in who sits on the state Supreme Court

By: John Francis

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 788

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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On Aug. 4, Kansans will vote on a constitutional amendment to determine how we select Supreme Court justices. The proposed amendment would eliminate our current merit-based selection process, replacing it with a popular election. The details of the proposal will be worked out later by the state Legislature.

Increasing democratic participation in government is a laudable goal — certainly one that must be promoted when selecting lawmakers and top executive branch officials. This ensures that …

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