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Kansas Voters Decide Supreme Court Elections | Kansas City News
Kansas is poised for a historic shift in its Supreme Court selection process, with a proposed amendment aiming to bring back direct elections for the first time in nearly 70 years. Under the current system, a commission picks candidates, the governor appoints them, and they face retention votes — but supporters of the “right to vote amendment” argue it would make justices more accountable to the public. While proponents tout increased democratic control, critics warn it could turn the court into a political arena, inviting outside money and deterring top legal talent from running. The debate…
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