Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State Legislature. The Governor can veto the plans.
Kentucky’s congressional delegation is projected to remain at 6 seats following the 2020 reapportionment.
Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State Legislature.
Congressional and Legislative
Congressional and legislative maps are enacted by the State Legislature. The Governor can veto the plans.
The Legislature can override a veto with a majority vote of all those elected. Republicans currently have veto-proof majorities in both chambers.
Challenges to the legislative maps are litigated in the Franklin Circuit Court.
Source: Ky. Const. art. IV, § 33. Ky. Stat. § 5.005.
Kinds of Ballot Measures
Only the Kentucky Legislature may refer amendments to the ballot. There is no initiative or referendum process.
Source: Ky. Const. §§ 256-263.
