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Kansans Reject Court Election Change | Topeka News
Kansans decisively rejected a controversial amendment that would have turned Supreme Court justice selection from a governor-appointed system to direct elections, with 68% voting “No” — a clear rebuke to politicians seeking to control the court. Across party lines and communities, voters feared the change would politicize the judiciary, threatening core rights like abortion, voting, and education. This isn’t the first time Kansans have resisted such overreach — they also defeated a similar proposal in 2022 aimed at banning abortion. With millions spent on both sides, the outcome reaffirms…
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