Kansas Voters Face Supreme Court Power Shift | Lawrence News

Kansas voters face a historic choice: approve a constitutional amendment that would let the public directly elect Supreme Court justices, or keep the current system where a commission picks nominees and the governor selects. With over $12 million spent on ads and mailers from both sides, the battle is fierce — one camp calls the old system “rigged by elites,” while the other accuses opponents of turning the court into a political pawn. Out-of-state money is fueling the fire, as national groups pour cash into this local fight. Supporters of the status quo argue it preserves impartiality and merit, while critics say it’s time to empower the people — and the stakes couldn’t be higher for Kansas’ future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2fb06a34cb697138