Kansas rejects direct Supreme Court elections in a blow to conservatives
Summary
Voters in Kansas are expected to vote against a proposal to change how state Supreme Court justices are chosen. Currently, the governor appoints the justices, who later face a vote to stay in office. The rejected proposal would have allowed voters to directly elect these judges.Key Facts
- Kansas voters faced a measure to allow direct election of state Supreme Court justices.
- Under current law, the governor appoints justices first.
- After appointment, justices face retention elections where voters decide whether to keep them.
- The proposed change aimed to let voters choose justices directly.
- The measure is seen as a setback for conservatives who dislike the court's liberal direction.
- Early projections indicate the measure will be rejected by voters.
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