Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1 — Limit gubernatorial pardons and commutations near the governor's election (2026 SB 10)
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026
- What it does
- Are you in favor of limiting a Governor's ability to grant pardons or commute sentences by prohibiting him or her from granting pardons or commuting sentences during the time period beginning 60 days prior to the general election at which the Governor is elected, and ending when the Governor is sworn in for that term by amending the Constitution of Kentucky as stated below?
- A YES vote means
- The governor could not grant pardons or commute sentences from 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the governor elected at that election is sworn in.
- A NO vote means
- The governor's pardon and commutation power would remain unrestricted by timing.
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
- Put on the ballot by
- the Legislature
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1 mean?
- The governor could not grant pardons or commute sentences from 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the governor elected at that election is sworn in.
- What does a NO vote on Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1 mean?
- The governor's pardon and commutation power would remain unrestricted by timing.
- How many votes does Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1 need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.