Kentucky 2026 ballot measures

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In 2026, zero statewide ballot measures are on the ballot in Kentucky for the election on November 3.

Potential measures

See also: 2026 ballot measures

There are no potential measures for 2026.

Getting measures on the ballot

Citizens

In Kentucky, citizens do not have the power to initiate statewide initiatives or referendums. As of 2024, voters of Kentucky had never voted on a ballot measure to authorize a statewide initiative and referendum process.

Legislature

The Kentucky State Legislature can refer statewide ballot measures, in the form of constitutional amendments, to the general election ballot in even-numbered years. Kentucky requires a 60 percent vote in each legislative chamber during one legislative session to refer a constitutional amendment to the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 60 votes in the Kentucky House of Representatives and 23 votes in the Kentucky State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

Historical facts

See also: List of Kentucky ballot measures

Kentucky statewide ballot measures

In Kentucky, a total of 28 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1985 and 2024. Eighteen (18) ballot measures were approved, and 10 ballot measures were defeated.

Kentucky statewide ballot measures, 1985-2024
Total number Annual average Annual minimum Annual maximum Approved Defeated
# % # %
28
.5
0
4
28
64.3%
10
35.7%


Not on the ballot

Type Name Topic Description Status
LRCA Limit Gubernatorial Pardon Time Period Amendment State executive official measures Prohibit the governor of the state from issuing a pardon or commuting a sentence 60 days prior to the general election at which the governor is elected, up to the fifth Tuesday succeeding the election Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot
LRCA Property Tax Exemptions for Property Owners 65 Years of Age and Older Amendment Property and Taxes Provide for property tax exemptions to property owners 65 years of age or older Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot


See also

Kentucky

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