TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly filled a vacancy Monday on the Kansas Supreme Court by selecting a Johnson County District Court judge who has focused on a civil case docket after a 20-year career in private practice.
The governor selected Chris Jayaram of Lenexa from among three finalists for the Supreme Court put forward by a nominating commission. Jayaram was placed on the district court bench in 2021 by Kelly.
“Kansans deserve justices who possess unquestioned integrity, deep legal knowledge, sound judgment and unwavering commitment to applying the law fairly and impartially,” Kelly said. “Kansans deserve justices who approach every case without fear or favor. Kansans deserve justices who follow the law — not politics, public opinion or personal preference.”…