Gov. Laura Kelly selects Johnson County judge to fill vacancy on Kansas Supreme Court

Democrat Laura Kelly, nearing the end of her two terms as governor, embraces the merit-selection process in filling a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 925

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly filled a vacancy Monday on the Kansas Supreme Court by selecting a Johnson County District Court judge who has focused on a civil case docket after a 20-year career in private practice.

The governor selected Chris Jayaram of Lenexa from among three finalists for the Supreme Court put forward by a nominating commission. Jayaram was placed on the district court bench in 2021 by Kelly.

“Kansans deserve justices who …

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