The 2026 Kansas Primary - Tuesday, Aug. 4

We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges, in order to insure the full enjoyment of our rights as American citizens, do ordain and establish this constitution of the state of Kansas…” - Preamble of The Kansas Constitution

A political campaign poster encouraging people to vote yes on August 4th for Kansas' Supreme Court Justices, emphasizing accountability, independence, fairness, and democracy. The poster features bold text, a sunflower, and an image of a government building.

The Sedgwick County Republican Party firmly endorses the vote for this Kansas Constitutional amendment.

PLEASE: “vote for this proposition”

— The Sedgwick County Republican Party

Ballot Language:

This amendment gives the voters the right to elect the justices of the Kansas Supreme Court. The justices shall serve terms of six years, with the elections of justice positions 1, 2, and 3 to occur in 2028, positions 4 and 5 to occur in 2030, and positions 6 and 7 to occur in 2032, and every six years thereafter. The rules applicable for such elections and the designation of position numbers shall be provided by law. Any vacancy on the court for an unexpired term shall be filled at an election as provided by law.

A vote for this proposition would give Kansas citizens the right to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices as provided by law. Justices will hold office for terms of six years. The Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission, whose membership consists of a majority of lawyers, would be abolished.

A vote against this proposition would continue the current system in which the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission, whose membership consists of a majority of lawyers, provides the governor a list of three individuals to choose from for vacancies on the Kansas Supreme Court. Justices hold office for a term of six years and retain their offices if they win a retention election in which they do not face an opponent.

“There has been no accountability to the public, and the poor decision making of the court has resulted in the Kansas Supreme Court having the highest reversal rate in the U.S. Supreme Court of any state.” - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach

“the Kansas Supreme Court selection process is undemocratic, extreme, and secretive.” - Stephen Ware, Professor of Law at the University of Kansas

The Kansas Supreme Court will never be accountable for their decisions, and most importantly it will never represent Kansans or their values under the current selection scheme. - Steve Brunk, City Elders of Kansas Proponent

We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges, in order to insure the full enjoyment of our rights as American citizens, do ordain and establish this constitution of the state of Kansas…” - Preamble of The Kansas Constitution

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