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Kansas Voters to Decide on Supreme Court Elections

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:45 AM

This August 4th, Kansas voters will decide whether to overhaul how the state’s Supreme Court justices are selected. A proposed constitutional amendment would replace the current system, where the governor appoints justices from a commission’s list, with direct public elections. Supporters argue the change will empower everyday Kansans and increase accountability, while opponents warn it…

This August 4th, Kansas voters will decide whether to overhaul how the state’s Supreme Court justices are selected. A proposed constitutional amendment would replace the current system, where the governor appoints justices from a commission’s list, with direct public elections. Supporters argue the change will empower everyday Kansans and increase accountability, while opponents warn it could turn judges into politicians and flood the courts with special interest money.

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