Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right
Summary
Kansas voters will decide whether to switch from appointing state Supreme Court justices by the governor to electing them by voters. Supporters, mainly Republicans, want this change to elect more conservative justices, especially on issues like abortion and school funding.Key Facts
- The proposed change would have voters elect Kansas Supreme Court justices instead of the governor appointing them.
- Republicans want to elect at least four conservative justices to the seven-member court by 2033.
- The issue arises from disagreements with court rulings on abortion, school funding, and the death penalty.
- Current Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, opposes the change, fearing it will politicize the courts.
- Some recent controversial court decisions include reinstating mail ballot grace periods and blocking a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
- Republicans argue that elected justices would be less likely to force lawmakers to increase school funding.
- The debate intensified after a 2022 vote confirmed abortion rights under Kansas’ constitution.
- Significant funding supports the campaign to elect justices, including large donations from Republican-backed groups and anti-abortion organizations.
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