Kentucky Amendment 2 fails in 2024 election
Kentucky voters weighed in on Amendment 2, which would allow "school choice" to come to the state if passed. Here's how people voted at the polls.
Kentucky’s Amendment 1, which bans noncitizens from voting in elections, passes easily
State and federal law already ban noncitizens from trying to vote in elections in Kentucky, with criminal penalties.
Kentucky voters pass Amendment 1, barring non-citizens from voting in local elections
Amendment 1 asked voters if they were in favor of requiring citizenship to vote, something that is already a law for federal elections.
Reaction after Kentucky votes ‘No’ on Amendment 2
Kentuckians have voted “No” on Amendment 2. It was a question on the ballot that was highly contentious. According to the state election results website, as of 10p.m. 95% of the votes were counted and 64.
Every Kentucky county voted against Amendment 2. See results map here
More than 70% of voters in Fayette, Franklin, Bracken, Robertson, Nicholas, Edmonson, and Monroe counties decided against Amendment 2. Voters in rural portions of the state, outside of the counties listed above, still struck the ballot measure down by more than 60%.
Kentucky voters reject Amendment 2 on school choice
After months of TV spots, too many billboards and yard signs to count, and boots-on-the-ground efforts by both sides of the issue, Kentucky voters overwhelmingly shot down Amendment 2.
Amendment 2 soundly defeated by Kentucky voters
Kentucky voters overwhelmingly defeated Amendment 2 which would have allowed tax money to be used by private schools. The no votes were 65 percent.
Voters pass Kentucky Amendment 1 ballot measure
Amendment 1 had overwhelming support from the GOP, while others noted that the language felt redundant due to state and federal voting requirements.
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky election results
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This amendment would allow the state legislature to give financial support to students in private or charter schools.