Kentucky Limit Governor's Pardon Power and Commutations Near General Election Amendment
Source: kentuckylantern.com
What does this measure do?
Kentucky's governor could not grant pardons or shorten sentences from 60 days before a governor's election until the next term begins, about 95 days. Governors leaving office could not issue last-minute pardons during that window.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Kentucky General Assembly (Senate Bill 10, Sen. Chris McDaniel)
Sen. McDaniel is a Republican from Kenton County in northern Kentucky. The bill passed the Senate 36-1 and the House 82-12 in 2026.
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov
A YES vote means
The governor could not pardon anyone or shorten sentences during this roughly 95-day period around a governor's election.
A NO vote means
The governor would keep the power to pardon people and shorten sentences during that period.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · web.sos.ky.gov