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Kansans deserve a real voice in choosing the justices who shape our laws, interpret our constitution, and decide the future of the state.

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The 5-of-9 problem

Lawyers pick a majority of the commission.

A nine-member nominating commission decides who reaches the governor for the Kansas Supreme Court. Five of those nine are chosen by lawyers alone — not by the people.

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The case — in brief

Three reasons to vote yes.

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01

Give voters a direct voice

Judicial power affects every Kansas family. Voters should help choose who holds that power.

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02

Reduce insider control

No single profession should keep majority influence over who reaches the bench.

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03

Increase transparency

Kansans should see a clearer, more accountable process for selecting the justices who decide major cases.

Kansas
deserves judges
selected through
a system the
public can trust.

The choice on your ballot

Today’s system vs. with reform.

Today’s system

Closed doors

  • Secret committee votes
  • Lawyers select 5 of 9 commissioners
  • No public confirmation hearing
  • Voters only get an up-or-down retention vote

With reform

Public accountability

  • Public Senate confirmation
  • Direct citizen accountability
  • Ends the lawyer-controlled majority
  • Open hearings for every nominee
The court belongs to the people of Kansas—not the lawyers of Kansas.

The case for judicial reform

Take action

Vote yes on judicial reform.

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