Kentucky · Ballot measure
Constitutional Amendment 1: Limit on pardons before and after governor elections
On the ballot: November 3, 2026 Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
A YES vote means
The Governor could not grant pardons or commute sentences from 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the fifth Tuesday after the election.
A NO vote means
The Governor’s pardon and commutation power stays as it is, limited only in cases of impeachment.
Who supports it
- Chris McDaniel (R)
Who opposes it
- Andy Beshear (D)
From official campaign filings and public endorsements, each linked on the full page (checked October 30, 2026). Not complete; not an endorsement.