Kansas voters nix plan to elect state Supreme Court justices
TL;DR
Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have replaced the current appointment and retention system for the state Supreme Court with direct statewide elections, preserving the nominating commission and governor appointment process. Opponents warned that elections would politicize the court and threaten abortion rights and school funding; supporters argued it would give Kansans a direct voice. The Associated Press called the vote, with Planned Parenthood and educators praising the outcome.
- Kansas voters reject electing state Supreme Court justices as constitutional amendment fails KCUR
- Abortion Foes Backed Ballot Measures in 2 Red States. Voters Said No. The New York Times
- Red-state voters said no to ballot measures backed by anti-abortion groups CNN
- Kansans vote ‘no’ on constitutional amendment to change Supreme Court selection WIBW
- What is the amendment vote coming up in the Kansas general election? KSNT 27 News
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