# Kansas Voters Decide Supreme Court Picks | Wichita News

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Podcast: [Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254)
Published: 2026-07-16T12:18:49+00:00
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## Resource

Kansas voters face a pivotal August 4 ballot decision: ditch the current governor-appointed system for Supreme Court justices and let voters elect them directly. Since 1958, a nine-member commission vets candidates and sends three names to the governor — a system born from a 1956 scandal that exposed political maneuvering. If voters approve the amendment, justices could run campaigns and join parties — something currently forbidden. If they reject it, the status quo remains, with appointments and six-year retention votes. This vote could reshape Kansas’s judicial selection forever. 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/f921bfa87befaba0

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