ABOUT OUR MISSION
To promote electing moderate candidates to public office.
​We aim to support, and motivate voters to support, moderate candidates who advocate for moderate policies.
​
Our organization stands against extremism and stands up for free and fair elections.
or mail a check to Women4Kansas PAC P.O. Box 8773 Wichita, KS 67208
Our Focus
in 2026
TWO ELECTIONS.
TWO AMENDMENTS.
TWO NO VOTES.
August 4: Vote NO on electing
Kansas Supreme Court justices.
Unaffiliated voters CAN vote on amendments in August!
November 3: Vote NO on changing voting rights in the Kansas Constitution.
Protect independent courts.
Protect our freedom to vote.
Why you need to VOTE NO in August: https://kuic.org/
Why you need to VOTE NO in November:
https://ballotpedia.org/Kansas_Citizenship_Voting_Requirement_Amendment_(2026)
How Does Kansas Select Supreme Court Justices Today?
Kansas has used a merit-based selection system for Supreme Court justices since 1958 (which was implemented because of corruption). Under the current process, a nominating commission made up of lawyers and non-lawyers reviews applications, interviews candidates, and recommends three finalists to the governor. The governor appoints one of those finalists to serve on the Court. In fact, the Nominating Commission has been hard at work in the last several months, which you can watch on their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@KansasJudicialBranch/featured).
After serving for at least one year, the justice appears on the ballot in a retention election, where voters decide whether the justice should remain in office.
Supporters of the current system say it ensures justices have professional legal qualifications and rule independently, based on the facts of each case . Critics argue that voters should directly elect justices, just like members of the Kansas legislature, who are not required to have any specific professional qualifications and can take campaign donations from many individuals and corporations.
Learn more:
https://ballotpedia.org/Kansas_Elections_for_Supreme_Court_Justices_Amendment_(August_2026)

Read the amendment:
What would the August vote change?
If approved by voters, the August amendment (also known as SCR 1611) would replace the current merit selection process with direct elections for Kansas Supreme Court justices.
Fact: This would make judges be politicians, something that will now buy and sell your rights in the courtroom and inevitably grow the attacks on public school funding, voting rights, abortion and reproductive healthcare in Kansas.

Rather than being appointed by the governor from a list of qualified nominees, candidates would campaign for election in statewide races. Details of how those elections would be administered are outlined in the proposed constitutional amendment and implementing legislation.
This needs to change because 1611 does not specify a statewide race – here is a proposal:
Rather than being appointed by the governor from a list of qualified nominees, candidates would campaign for election, The details of how those elections would be administered is not outlined except for stating that justice positions 1, 2, and 3 would be elected in November 2028; positions 4 and 5 would be elected in November 30; and positions 6 and 7 would be elected in November 2032.
For many voters, the central talking points are focused around whether judicial elections or merit selection better promote accountability, independence, and public confidence in the courts.
Read the proposal:
Questions to Consider Before Voting
As you evaluate the amendment, consider asking yourself:
-
How should judges be held accountable to the public?
-
What role, if any, should campaign fundraising play in judicial elections?
-
How important is judicial independence when courts decide constitutional questions?
-
What qualifications should be expected of Kansas Supreme Court justices?
-
Which selection method is most likely to promote public confidence in the judiciary?
There is no substitute for reading multiple perspectives before making your decision.
How Different Organizations Explain the Amendment.
Several Kansas organizations have published educational materials about the amendment. While they approach the issue from different perspectives, each provides information that can help voters better understand the proposal.
Kansas Appleseed provides multiple discussions and analyses of the amendment (including with citations) so voters understand the consequences of this amendment.
https://www.kansasappleseed.org/our-courts-are-not-for-sale/
Kansas Court Facts explains how the current merit selection process works, reviews frequently asked questions, and discusses the potential implications of changing to judicial elections.
Kansans United for Impartial Courts (KUIC) offers educational resources about the history of Kansas courts, judicial independence, and the proposed amendment.

The ACLU of Kansas explains the amendment through the lens of constitutional structure, judicial independence, and separation of powers.
https://www.aclukansas.org/publications/lets-talk-about-the-judicial-selection-amendment/
PHOTO GALLERY
CONTACT US
Get in Touch with Us
For any inquiries or information, feel free to reach out to us.