NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade
Kansas voters to decide on electing Supreme Court justices
Kansas voters are heading to the polls this Tuesday to decide whether to switch from a governor-appointed system for Supreme Court justices to a direct election process. This change is supported by conservatives who seek to alter the court's composition following past rulings on abortion, school funding, and the death penalty.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The outcome will determine whether Kansas Supreme Court justices are appointed by the governor or elected by the public, fundamentally changing how the state's highest judicial officials are selected.
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locationKansas“The state where the election is taking place.”organizationPlanned Parenthood“Opposes the amendment and contributed to the vote-no campaign.”organizationKansas Supreme Court“The judicial body subject to the proposed selection process change.”personTy Masterson“Supports the amendment and is seeking the Republican nomination for governor.”personTroy Newman“Supports the amendment.”personKris Kobach“Advocated for the amendment as a way to shift the court's stance on abortion.”organizationKansans for Life“Anti-abortion group supporting the amendment.”organizationAmericans for Prosperity“Supports the amendment and has spent $935,000 on the campaign.”personLaura Kelly“Opposes the amendment, citing concerns about judicial independence.”