Who is pushing the constitutional amendment to change Kansas Supreme Court judicial selection?

By: Amii Castle

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 580

Last Updated: 2 days, 13 hours ago

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On Aug. 4, Kansans will again vote on another proposed state constitutional amendment.

This time, we will vote whether to change the way in which we select our Kansas Supreme Court justices — changing from a nonpartisan, merit-based process to a popular election, one that could include the usual campaigns, yard signs and fundraisers.

Such a change could have wide-ranging effects. Candidates need money to win elections, so those running likely will have to accept …

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