AN ACT relating to the election of Justices of the Supreme Court.

Amend KRS 118A.020 to establish that Justices of the Supreme Court shall be elected on a statewide basis; EFFECTIVE January 2, 2029.

Introduced: February 5, 2026

Last action: February 12, 2026

To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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This bill would change how Kentucky's Supreme Court Justices are elected, moving from the current system to one where all voters across the state could vote for every Supreme Court Justice seat. The change would take effect on January 2, 2029. Who it may affect: all registered Kentucky voters and candidates for the Supreme Court.

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