Be an Informed Voter: A Guide to the Judiciary by the Kansas School Superintendents Association

1.    Learn About the Court System

http://www.kscourts.org/Kansas-Courts/General-Information/default.asp

http://www.ourkansascourts.org/ 

http://ivp.nawj.org

2.    Learn About Kansas Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges on the Ballot and Access Their Published Opinions 

http://www.kscourts.org/kansas-courts/general-information/justice-listing.asp

3.    Find Out How Kansas Judges and Attorneys Rate Kansas Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges

http://kansasjudgereview.org

4.    Watch the Kansas Supreme Court Live or Through Archived Video

http://www.kscourts.org/Kansas-courts/supreme-court/arguments.asp

5.    Ask a Lawyer

6.    Check Out Justices and Judges Individual Websites and Facebook Pages

7.    Think About the Characteristics of A good Judge- What would you add?

· Legal/Judicial Experience

· Educational Background

· Character/Ethics

· Temperament

· Disciplinary Record

· Service to the Community Impartiality

· Respect of Colleagues

   You can find a list of the Justice and Judges on the November Ballot at:

http://www.sos.ks.gov/elections/elections_upcoming_candidate_display.asp