# Kansas Voters Decide Supreme Court Elections | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-07-19T10:14:41+00:00
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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 also intersects with broader issues like abortion rights, as the current court has upheld access to abortion, and opponents fear the amendment could reshape its future rulings. With the Republican-controlled Legislature poised to set the rules, voters will ultimately decide whether to preserve the status quo or embrace direct elections — a decision that could redefine the independence and legitimacy of Kansas’s highest court for decades. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b83112e68f3d04e8

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