Two former governors: Party labels belong in elections, not on the Kansas Supreme Court

By: Kathleen Sebelius, Bill Graves

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 703

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Americans’ trust in the judiciary and the justice system is eroding at every level. From the U.S. Supreme Court to state courts across the country, polls show sharply declining public confidence in courts as trustworthy institutions.

The response from many special interest groups and politicians has been to try to politicize these institutions further, and the next front is state supreme courts, starting here in Kansas.

Across the country, there is a growing effort …

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