Filling a Supreme Court Vacancy

Merit-based nomination process

Supreme Court vacancies are filled using a merit-based nomination process that Kansans voted to add to the Kansas Constitution in 1958.

Fact Sheet: Filling a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court

Vacancy

Supreme Court Nominating Commission to interview 11 applicants October 5

• Interview schedule

• Brief biographical statements

• Interview guidelines

Eleven apply for September vacancy on Supreme Court

Supreme Court Nominating Commission accepting applications for September vacancy

• Application for Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court

Supreme Court Nominating Commission to meet by videoconference July 22

Justice Carol Beier announces September retirement from Supreme Court