KRS 119.277: Prohibitions against holding elective office.

Any person who shall have been convicted of any election law offense which is a Class A

misdemeanor shall not be permitted to hold elective office for a period of five (5) years

following the conviction. Any person who shall have been convicted of any elec tion law

offense which is a felony shall not be permitted to hold elective office until his civil rights

have been restored by executive pardon.