Kentucky citizens voted a majority no on Amendment 2 Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.

Amendment 2 would’ve allowed the Kentucky General Assembly to pass legislation that provides private school families with financial support through public funding.

“To give parents choices in educational opportunities for their children, are you in favor of enabling the General Assembly to provide financial support for the education costs of students in kindergarten through 12th grade who are outside the system of common (public) schools by amending the Constitution of Kentucky as stated below?,” is how the amendment appeared on Kentucky ballots this Election Day.

62% of Kentucky voters chose “no” while 38% chose “yes” according to WBKO.

“The AP just projected two minutes ago, amendment two is done. Everybody knows that our public dollars have made our schools, for all these people that bust their rear ends or work with children, your work’s gotten done,” Justin Chaffin, the Vice-Chair of the Warren County Democratic Party, said at mayoral candidate Patti Minter’s election watch party.

Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton issued a statement on X following the failed passing of Amendment 2.

“Thank you Kentuckians for demonstrating your support for our public school communities,” Clayton said. “Let’s UNITE on what makes a difference by INVESTING in our public schools.”

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