judicial retention

Kansas currently has a merit-based system that doesn’t let voters have more say in the process.

Six of the seven Kansas Supreme Court Justices will be on the November ballot to keep their jobs. While retention elections usually fly under the radar, the fight over abortion could raise the stakes on Nov. 8. Plus, Kansas inmates say medical care is so bad, they're suffering for years without relief.

Historically, it's been almost routine for voters to allow judges to keep their places on the bench. After recent decisions, voters are looking more closely at the power of the courts.

Segment 1: Why voting to retain (or not retain) judges matters.The confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the shift to a more…

The Kansas Court of Appeals is sort of like the middle sibling of the justice system. They don't enjoy the same level of prestige as the state Supreme…

We take a close look at election results from Kansas, Missouri, and the nation with a panel of political journalists. We're also joined by Kansas City 4th…

With Election Day a week away, we check in with local political reporters for analysis of elections in Kansas and Missouri. Then, political commentator…

Nearly every voter in Missouri is aware of the contests for president and governor. But there are also 48 trial and appellate judges who are hoping to...

It’s been a half century since Kansas has executed a convicted killer and generally speaking, it’s not much of a political issue in the state.But…

The Senate race in Kansas isn't expected to be competitive and the governor isn't on the ballot this fall. So, the hardest fought statewide campaign might…

Kansas Republicans voted Saturday to leave support for the death penalty out of their party platform. It was the most contentious of the issues…