Until the election happens, this is probably the last thing we're posting about this . It's a worthwhile breakdown on AN ISSUE THAT NOBODY WANTS TO ADMIT IS TOTALLY PARTISAN. "If approved, the amendment would bring to an end the judicial nomination system Kansas has had in place since 1958. Proponents of the change argue the current system is undemocratic, puts too much power in the hands of attorneys and leads to controversial decisions on issues like abortion and education funding. "Opponents, meanwhile, say elections would lead to expensive campaign seasons, change the makeup of the court to favor politically savvy judges and compromise justices’ integrity through the influence of donors and public opinion."