The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Virginia Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Virginia voters will decide 3 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Repeal the provision defining marriage as between one man and one woman and prohibit the state from denying a marriage license to two adult persons based on sex, gender, or race

A yes vote

Supports repealing the constitutional provision defining marriage as between one man and one woman and prohibiting denial of a marriage license to two adults based on sex, gender, or race.

A no vote

Keeps the constitution's current language on marriage.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Provide a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined as "the right to make and effectuate one's own decisions about all matters related to one's pregnancy"

A yes vote

Supports adding a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined as the right to make and effectuate one's own decisions about all matters related to one's pregnancy.

A no vote

Leaves the constitution unchanged on this subject.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Provide that persons convicted of felonies have their voting rights restored upon release from incarceration

A yes vote

Supports restoring voting rights to persons convicted of felonies upon their release from incarceration.

A no vote

Keeps the current process for restoring voting rights.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.