Oath of Office
The following oath is administered to Kentucky Secretaries of State:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and be faithful and true to the Commonwealth of Kentucky so long as I continue a citizen thereof, and that I will faithfully execute, to the best of my ability, the office of Secretary of State according to law; and I do further solemnly swear (or affirm) that since the adoption of the present Constitution, I, being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this State nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, nor aided or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.
Reference: Section 228 of the Constitution of Kentucky, as Ratified & Revised in 1891.
FOR GOVERNOR:
"You do solemnly swear that you will support
the Constitution of the United States
and the Constitution of this Commonwealth
and be faithful and true to the Commonwealth of Kentucky
so long as you continue a citizen thereof,
and that you will faithfully execute, to the best of your ability,
the office of Governor according to law;
and you do further solemnly swear that since the adoption
of the present Constitution, you, being a citizen of this State,
have not fought a duel with deadly weapons
within this State nor out of it, nor have you sent or
accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons,
nor have you acted as a second in carrying a challenge, nor
aided or assisted any person thus offending,
so help you God."