Kansas Supreme Court ruling on 2021 election law
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a mixed ruling on a 2021 election law, upholding some provisions while reviving challenges to others. The court rejected arguments that the law violates state constitutional voting rights but faulted a provision that criminalizes impersonation of an election official. The ruling allows for the continuation of the ballot signature verification law and the limit on ballot collections.
Key Points
- Mixed ruling on 2021 election law
- Continuation of ballot signature verification law
- Limit on ballot collections upheld for election security
Pros
- Upheld ballot signature verification measure
- Supported limit on ballot collections for election security
Cons
- Rejected arguments that law violates state constitutional voting rights
- Faulted provision criminalizing impersonation of an election official