Kelly vetoed the bill, but Republicans currently have the votes to override the veto. The bill is expected to be tied up in lawsuits if approved.
Bob Lewis
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Republicans redouble push to change Kansas Supreme Court selection process
Republicans still support changing the process even after watching the most recent Supreme Court nominating process. Democrats say the process is working.
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In 2026, Kansans will vote on whether Supreme Court justices should be elected
Kansans will vote next year on whether to elect Supreme Court justices or keep the current merit-based system. Kansas lawmakers narrowly passed a constitutional amendment that will be on the August 2026 ballot. The state has seven Supreme Court justices. If approved by voters, three judges would be elected in 2028. Two more would be […]