Chris McDaniel Tours Kentucky to Back Limits on Governors’ Pardon Powers
Senator Chris McDaniel is touring Kentucky to rally support for a constitutional amendment that would limit a governor's power to issue pardons and sentence commutations in the period leading up to and immediately following an election.
Louisville, KY, October 17, 2026 —
Senator Chris McDaniel is touring Kentucky to rally support for a proposed constitutional amendment limiting a governor’s power to issue pardons and sentence commutations around an election, according to the information provided.
The proposal would apply during a period described as leading up to and immediately following an election. The summary does not specify how long that period would last, which election it refers to, or whether the proposed limit would apply to all pardons and commutations during that time.
McDaniel’s tour is intended to build support for the amendment. The information provided does not identify the locations or dates of his appearances, describe the arguments he has made, or say how many events are planned. It also does not provide the amendment’s full text or explain the process by which it could be placed before voters or adopted.
The summary does not name other supporters or opponents, report any public response, or indicate whether the amendment has been formally introduced or scheduled for a vote. It also does not specify the governor or governors whose authority would be affected.
As described, the proposal concerns the timing of a governor’s use of pardon and commutation powers in relation to an election. Further details about its precise scope, legislative status and the length of the restricted period were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Judy Clabes on nkytribune.com, see more information here.
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