The next abortion case concerns Kansas’s highest court.
Kansas voters will decide whether to replace the state Supreme Court’s 70-year-old appointment system with direct elections.
Why it matters. The change could reshape the court for decades and influence abortion-related legal battles.
What to watch. Watch the ballot outcome and its effect on how Kansas selects justices.
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Oldest first · UTCSourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post“The next abortion battle is over Kansas’s highest court”
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