Ty Masterson

Kansas voters will decide whether to elect Supreme Court justices instead of having them appointed by the governor. Republicans support the change to shift the court rightward, citing issues like abortion and school funding, while Democrats and the current governor oppose it, warning of increased partisanship. A recent court ruling reinstating a mail ballot grace period and blocking a ban on gender-affirming care for minors has intensified the debate.

Kansas voters will decide whether to elect Supreme Court justices instead of having them appointed by the governor. Republicans aim to shift the court to the right by electing conservative justices, citing disputes over rulings on abortion, school funding, and other issues. Opponents, including Governor Laura Kelly, warn the change could increase partisan influence in the judiciary.

Kansas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices instead of having them appointed by the governor. Republicans, including Senate President Ty Masterson, argue this shift is needed due to disagreements over rulings on issues like abortion, school funding, and gender-affirming care for minors. Opponents, including Governor Laura Kelly, warn the change could increase partisan influence and judicial independence concerns.

Kansas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices instead of gubernatorial appointments. Republicans aim to shift the court rightward by electing conservative justices, citing disagreements over rulings on abortion, school funding, and gender-affirming care for minors. The measure faces opposition from Governor Laura Kelly, who warns it could politicize the judiciary.