Kentucky · Amendment 1 (2026)
· Election: 2026-11-03
Limit Governor's Pardon Power Amendment
Plain-English Summary
A legislatively referred constitutional amendment that would prohibit the Governor of Kentucky from granting pardons or commutations during the 60-day period before the end of the governor's term.
What each outcome does
IF YES PASSES
If approved, the governor cannot grant pardons or commutations within 60 days before the end of their term in office.
IF NO PASSES
If rejected, the governor retains the existing broad pardon power up through the final day of their term.
Who is funding each side
YES SIDE
Sponsor: Kentucky Republican legislative leadership
Reported funding: Not yet reported
NO SIDE
Sponsor: No major opposition committee identified
Reported funding: Not yet reported
Read the official ballot text
https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/04/02/kentucky-voters-set-to-decide-on-amendment-limiting-governors-pardon-power-in-november/
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