Kentucky. Governor

As defined in Kentucky's first constitution, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky functions as the head of the executive branch of government and is responsible for the execution of the laws of the Commonwealth and for the protection and promotion of the general welfare of its citizens. The governor was originally elected by an electoral college, but since Kentucky's second constitution in 1799, he/she has been directly elected by the state's eligible voters.

In addition to the method of election, other aspects of the governor's office have been changed by revisions in Kentucky's constitution. The general qualifications for holding the office have been changed with each constitution. The first constitution (1792) required a candidate to be at least thirty years of age, a resident of Kentucky for two years, and not a member of Congress or in a federal or state government office. The second constitution (1799) required a candidate to be at least thirty-five and an resident of the state for six years. Ministers of religious societies were excluded also. The third constitution (1850) made no further changes in qualifications, but the fourth (1891) returned to the first constitution's age requirement. In addition, the fourth constitution deleted phrases precluding ministers from running for the office, as well as those people holding state or federal government offices.

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