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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 22 MIN

Kansas Supreme Court amendment: Voters will decide whether to directly elect justices

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If approved by Kansas voters in the Aug. 4 election, the constitutional amendment would abolish the current merit-based nominating process for Supreme Court justices that has been in place since 1958. While supporters argue the change would rid the system of elitism, opponents say it will allow money to influence court decisions.

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