Kansas rejects direct Supreme Court elections in a blow to conservatives
Voters in Kansas are projected to reject a ballot measure Tuesday that would allow the direct election of state Supreme Court justices — a blow to conservatives unhappy with the high court's liberal slant, according to Decision Desk HQ. Under current law, the governor appoints new justices who then face retention elections. The measure would...
Michigan state Senator Jeremy Moss is projected to win the Democratic primary in the state's 11th Congressional District. He defeated a field of five other Democrats in the primary. Moss has been president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate since January 2023.
According to The Hill, Moss's victory puts him on track to succeed Representative Haley Stevens in the House. Stevens has served in the House since 2019.
The Jerusalem Post reported that the primary contest elsewhere in Michigan, for the Senate, was between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Stevens is known for her support of Israel, while El-Sayed has spoken out against US support for Israel.
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