Kentucky Voters Weigh Governor's Pardon Power | Lexington News

Kentucky voters face a pivotal ballot decision this November: a constitutional amendment to curb the governor’s pardon power. After seven years of advocacy, the proposal would bar governors from issuing pardons within 60 days of leaving office—until their successor is sworn in. Sparked by over 600 last-minute pardons—including for crimes like child sexual assault and murder for hire—the move aims to prevent political theater and restore accountability. With Kentucky’s constitution offering minimal checks on this historic executive authority, the amendment represents a bold step toward more thoughtful, less rushed justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f58ad4e7e8a849a6