The Bar’s Extraordinarily Powerful Role in Selection the Kansas Supreme Court

April 2, 2009

Author: Stephen Ware

Judicial Election

Judges are elected by popular vote.
Democratic Appointment

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Hybrid

Judges are appointed by the governor after nomination by a commission and confirmation by a democratic body.
Missouri Plan

Judges are appointed by the governor after nomination by a commission.