Opponents of Kansas judicial selection amendment have faced intimidation, gaslighting

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 835

Last Updated: 6 hours, 23 minutes ago

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An insular gang of rightwing reactionaries has spent the better part of two years rigging the judicial selection amendment vote.

Whether the measure succeeds or fails Tuesday, the playing field was tilted against opponents from the start. Supporters have manipulated the system at every step to suppress voter turnout, silence advocates and spread misleading rhetoric.

Kansans overwhelmingly support abortion rights and strong public schools. They have been gaslit by elected officials from

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