What Women for Kansas Is Doing

For more than a year, Women for Kansas members have been working to educate Kansans about the proposed constitutional amendment that would replace Kansas's merit-based Supreme Court selection system with partisan judicial elections.

Across the state, local chapters have hosted educational programs, candidate forums, community discussions, postcard parties, and voter outreach efforts focused on helping voters understand what is at stake. Volunteers are writing letters, sharing information at community events, talking with neighbors, and helping distribute educational materials.

The goal is simple: ensure Kansans understand that this vote is about the future independence of our courts.

Want to help?

• Watch this recent chapter meeting “Know Your Constitutional Amendments” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-beJ7QcXmVA ]
• Watch this recent chapter meeting “Keeping Kansas Courts Free From Political Influence” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwHPTlqhJek&t=1s ]
• Attend a local chapter meeting or event
• Share educational resources with friends and family. Find these at https://kuic.org/ 
• Host a postcard or information party
• Write letters to the editor
• Volunteer for voter education efforts in your community
• Support Women for Kansas educational programming

Every conversation matters.

https://womenforkansas.org/

Kansas Could Become the First State to Change Its Supreme Court Selection System Since 2021

According to a recent Ballotpedia analysis, Kansas could become the first state since 2021 to fundamentally change how it selects Supreme Court justices if voters approve the amendment this August.

The proposal would move Kansas away from its current merit-based system and toward partisan judicial elections. While supporters argue elections increase accountability, opponents contend that campaign fundraising, political parties, and outside organizations would gain greater influence over judicial races.

The amendment would place Kansas at the center of a national conversation about the balance between judicial accountability and judicial independence.



Read more:

https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/06/11/kansas-could-become-the-first-state-to-change-its-supreme-court-selection-method-since-2021/

Data Centers Spark Debate Across Kansas

Proposed data centers are drawing opposition from an unusual coalition of Kansans across the political spectrum. Critics raise concerns about water use, energy demands, land consumption, and whether communities receive enough long-term economic benefit to justify the projects.

Supporters argue that data centers bring investment, technological growth, and new opportunities for Kansas. As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the debate is prompting important conversations about local control, environmental stewardship, and how Kansas balances economic development with community priorities.

Read more:

https://www.kansas.com/opinion/guest-commentary/article316105779.html

Support the work!



Women for Kansas is powered by people who care about this state and the future we are building together. Every conversation, event, and outreach effort depends on grassroots support, and that work is especially critical right now. While one-time gifts make a difference, recurring donations provide the steady, reliable foundation needed to plan ahead, stay engaged in communities, and respond when it matters most. A monthly contribution at any level helps turn momentum into lasting impact and ensures this work continues beyond any single moment.

If you believe in informed voters and strong communities, a recurring gift is one of the most meaningful ways to support Women for Kansas and keep that work moving forward.

Ways to give:

https://womenforkansas.org/ways_to_give/

Seven Questions to Ask Before Voting for Any Candidate

1. Does this candidate understand the issues that matter most to my community?
2. Look beyond slogans and ask whether the candidate can clearly explain challenges and propose realistic solutions.
3. What has this candidate actually done, not just promised to do?
4. Past actions, professional experience, community involvement, and public service can often be more revealing than campaign materials.
5. Can this candidate work with people who disagree with them?
6. Governing requires collaboration. Consider whether the candidate demonstrates respect, civility, and a willingness to listen.
7. Do I understand where this candidate stands on the issues I care about most?
8. Whether your priorities are education, taxes, healthcare, public safety, or economic development, make sure you know the candidate's positions before casting your vote.
9. Is this candidate honest and transparent?
10. Trust matters. Consider how the candidate communicates, responds to questions, and handles criticism.
11. Who supports this candidate, and why?
12. Endorsements, donors, and community supporters can provide insight into the interests and values that may influence a candidate's decisions.
13. Will this candidate represent all constituents or only those who agree with them?
14. Elected officials serve entire communities. Ask whether the candidate demonstrates a commitment to representing everyone fairly.

A well-informed vote begins with thoughtful questions. The more we learn about candidates before Election Day, the stronger our democracy becomes.