2026 Kentucky Amendment 1 is a legislatively referred amendment to the Kentucky Constitution, which will be voted on as part of the 2026 Kentucky elections. If enacted, the amendment will prohibit the governor of Kentucky from granting pardons or commutations from 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the start of the next gubernatorial term.
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Legislative history Amendments to the Kentucky Constitution require 3/5 support in both houses of the General Assembly and a majority vote by referendum; they can not be vetoed by the governor. The amendment was first introduced on January 8 in the 2026 General Assembly as Senate Bill 10 by senator Christian McDaniel. The bill passed both houses and will be voted on in November 2026.
See also 2026 Kentucky elections 2026 United States ballot measures Governor of Kentucky
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