Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson announces retirement

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson will retire, effective July 4, citing Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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March 31, 2025 - 1:35 PM

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson, pictured here in May 2022, will retire from the bench in July following a Lou Gehrig’s disease diagnosis. Photo by Thad Allton for Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson will retire, effective July 4, following a recent amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Wilson’s letter of resignation submitted to Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly began: “Life changes, so plans change.”

She wrote in the letter that the diagnosis has progressed to such a point that her ability to perform the job is “no longer at the level of excellence sufficient to suit me.” Wilson, 65, added she intends to stay in her position until July 4 to see unfinished projects…

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