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List of Virginia ballot measures

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This page provides a list of ballot measures that have appeared on the statewide ballot in Virginia.

List of ballot measures by year

Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.

2024

See also: Virginia 2024 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Property Tax Exemption for Veterans and Surviving Spouses AmendmentVeterans policy; Taxes; PropertyAmend language in the Virginia Constitution regarding property tax exemptions for veterans and surviving spouses to say died in the line of duty rather than killed in action

Approveda

4,035,483 (93%)

302,203 (7%)

2020

See also: Virginia 2020 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Redistricting policyCreates a redistricting commission to draw congressional and state legislative districts

Approveda

2,770,489 (66%)

1,447,279 (34%)

LRCA

Question 2Veterans policy; Property; TaxesExempts one motor vehicle owned by a totally disabled veteran from property taxes

Approveda

3,713,466 (86%)

605,172 (14%)

2018

See also: Virginia 2018 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Property; TaxesThe Virginia Property Tax Exemption for Flood Abatement Amendment is on the ballot in Virginia as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

2,305,867 (71%)

954,252 (29%)

LRCA

Question 2Taxes; Property; Veterans policyThe Virginia Remove Restriction on Residence for Surviving Spouse of Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption Amendment is on the ballot in Virginia as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.

Approveda

2,755,941 (84%)

510,399 (16%)

2016

See also: Virginia 2016 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Right-to-work laws
Defeatedd

1,743,255 (46%)

2,015,475 (54%)

LRCA

Question 2Taxes

Approveda

3,031,341 (80%)

770,134 (20%)

2014

See also: Virginia 2014 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Armed Forces AmendmentProperty; Taxes; Veterans policy

Approveda

1,841,034 (87%)

267,622 (13%)

2012

See also: Virginia 2012 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Eminent domain policy

Approveda

2,661,547 (74%)

913,201 (26%)

LRCA

Question 2State legislative processes and sessions

Approveda

2,877,171 (82%)

635,319 (18%)

2010

See also: Virginia 2010 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Taxes; PropertyAllow for legislation that permits localities to establish their own financial limitations for granting property tax relief to certain homeowners

Approveda

1,585,492 (76%)

502,828 (24%)

LRCA

Question 2Veterans policy; Taxes; PropertyCreate a real property tax exemption for veterans, or their surviving spouse, if the veteran has a service-related, permanent, and total disability

Approveda

1,734,109 (82%)

370,244 (18%)

LRCA

Question 3State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIncrease the state's revenue stabilization fund to 15% of the average annual tax revenues from income and sales taxes for the preceding three fiscal years

Approveda

1,059,696 (51%)

1,011,963 (49%)

2006

See also: Virginia 2006 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Family-related policyEstablish that marriage is the union of one man and one woman and that no other relationship shall have the legal status, rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage

Approveda

1,328,537 (57%)

999,687 (43%)

LRCA

Question 2Religion-related policy; Business regulationsRemove the provision that prohibits churches from incorporating, a provision which was declared unconstitutional

Approveda

1,426,248 (65%)

761,632 (35%)

LRCA

Question 3Taxes; PropertyAllow localities to provide a partial property tax exemption for real estate with new structures and improvements in conservation, redevelopment, and rehabilitation areas

Approveda

1,425,143 (65%)

775,328 (35%)

2004

See also: Virginia 2004 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Redistricting policyClarify procedures for when redistricted maps take effect

Approveda

2,364,027 (86%)

391,100 (14%)

LRCA

Question 2Administration of governmentProvide procedures for filling the office of a governor if a vacancy occurs and the House of Delegates is unable to meet to elect a new governor, and keep such person in office until the House of Delegates can elect a new governor

Approveda

2,420,882 (87%)

354,640 (13%)

2002

See also: Virginia 2002 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Proposed Bond 1Education; Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of up to $900,488,645 in bonds for educational facility projects

Approveda

1,114,402 (73%)

415,668 (27%)

BI

Proposed Bond 2Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationAllow for the issuance of up to $119,040,000 in bonds for parks and recreational facility projects

Approveda

1,039,975 (69%)

472,300 (31%)

LRCA

Question 1State judiciaryGive the state Supreme Court original jurisdiction over claims from felons of actual innocence (when new scientific or DNA evidence that is discovered after the conviction is able to prove innocence)

Approveda

1,091,828 (73%)

409,807 (27%)

LRCA

Question 2TaxesAllow localities to exempt from taxation property used for charity and certain other purposes

Approveda

964,441 (64%)

534,956 (36%)

2000

See also: Virginia 2000 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Public education funding; Gambling policyCreate a Lottery Proceeds Fund for revenue from state lotteries and require that this money be given to localities to be spent on public education

Approveda

2,067,186 (83%)

408,650 (17%)

LRCA

Question 2Constitutional rights; Right to hunt and fishProvide for a right to hunt, fish, and harvest game

Approveda

1,448,154 (60%)

970,266 (40%)

1998

See also: Virginia 1998 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Residency voting requirementsAllow people who are qualified to vote in Virginia and who are employed overseas to continue to vote in Virginia

Approveda

828,353 (73%)

303,654 (27%)

LRCA

Question 2State judiciaryRemove the constitutional requirement that Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission proceedings be confidential, allowing the General Assembly to determine to what extent these proceedings are confidential

Approveda

690,017 (63%)

401,808 (37%)

LRCA

Question 3State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllow localities to jointly develop a specified land area and to establish a special governing body for that area and establish that the fiscal commitments related to that land area are not considered local debt
Defeatedd

477,257 (44%)

618,214 (56%)

LRCA

Question 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeExempt joint fiscal obligations between localities from certain constitutional limits or requirements that normally apply to local debt
Defeatedd

410,674 (38%)

672,151 (62%)

LRCA

Question 5TaxesAllow the General Assembly to authorize localities to eliminate all or part of the business, professional, or occupational license tax and/or the merchants' capital tax

Approveda

648,252 (62%)

399,950 (38%)

1996

See also: Virginia 1996 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Administration of government; Public employee retirement fundsEstablish that the funds in the governmental employees' retirement system be trust funds

Approveda

1,717,244 (83%)

348,369 (17%)

LRCA

Question 2Crime victims' rightsProvide that victims of crimes are to be treated with respect in the criminal justice system and that the General Assembly may define by law the specific rights victims are entitled to

Approveda

1,748,942 (84%)

328,995 (16%)

LRCA

Question 3State judiciaryAuthorize the General Assembly to allow the Commonwealth the right of an appeal in all cases

Approveda

1,423,167 (70%)

598,010 (30%)

LRCA

Question 4Voter registration; Election administration and governanceAllow for revisions to the form of voter registration applications and allow someone who moves within Virginia to vote in their former precinct under specific conditions and time limits

Approveda

1,498,496 (74%)

527,042 (26%)

LRCA

Question 5Business regulations; Religion-related policyRemove constitutional language that prevents the General Assembly from passing laws that allow religious organizations to incorporate
Defeatedd

979,833 (49%)

1,016,262 (51%)

1994

See also: Virginia 1994 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Civil trialsExtend the statutory time period for bringing civil lawsuits that involve intentional injuries to minors

Approveda

1,144,839 (65%)

612,054 (35%)

LRCA

Question 2Voter registrationRevise provisions relating to voter registration, including allowing voter registration by mail and removing the requirement that voter registration be cancelled if the voter has not voted in four years

Approveda

919,058 (53%)

826,363 (47%)

LRCA

Question 3Administration of governmentRevise the procedures for the Governor vetoing or proposing amendments to bills passed by the General Assembly and for how the General Assembly responds to the Governor's vetoes and amendments

Approveda

926,681 (56%)

737,661 (44%)

1992

See also: Virginia 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Question 1Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of up to $95,365,000 in bonds for parks and recreational facility capital projects

Approveda

1,466,686 (67%)

722,840 (33%)

BI

Question 2Bond issues; Healthcare facility fundingAllow for the issuance of up to $45,173,000 in bonds for mental health facility capital projects

Approveda

1,414,728 (68%)

677,720 (32%)

BI

Question 3Bond issues; EducationAllow for the issuance of up to $472,406,000 in bonds for educational institution capital projects

Approveda

1,560,499 (74%)

555,624 (26%)

LRCA

Revenue Stabilization Fund AmendmentState and local government budgets, spending, and financeCreate a Revenue Stabilization Fund to accumulate money from years with above-average revenue and to be used when revenues are below-average

Approveda

1,568,958 (73%)

591,385 (27%)

1990

See also: Virginia 1990 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1TaxesAllow for lower personal property taxes for those 65 and older and those who are disabled

Approveda

942,840 (82%)

212,486 (18%)

LRCA

Question 2Drug crime policy; Law enforcementAllow the proceeds of property seized for drug law violations to be used to promote law enforcement

Approveda

896,275 (79%)

236,581 (21%)

LRCA

Question 3State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllow for a new local debt category for transportation purposes
Defeatedd

262,698 (24%)

837,885 (76%)

LRCA

Question 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllow for a new state debt category for transportation purposes
Defeatedd

234,070 (21%)

862,730 (79%)

1988

See also: Virginia 1988 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Horse Race Betting MeasureGambling policyAuthorize pari-mutuel betting on horse racing in the state

Approveda

1,086,996 (56%)

858,850 (44%)

1987

See also: Virginia 1987 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

State Lottery MeasureGambling policyEstablish a state-operated lottery

Approveda

791,518 (57%)

607,884 (43%)

1986

See also: Virginia 1986 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Voter registrationAllow a person who hasn't voted in four years to remain registered to vote if they request such in writing and still live at the same address as on the voter registration records

Approveda

646,267 (66%)

325,648 (34%)

LRCA

Question 2Election administration and governanceAllow government employees who are not elected or employed by elected officials to be appointed as assistant voter registrars or officers of elections

Approveda

478,921 (52%)

450,180 (48%)

LRCA

Question 3State judiciaryAllow the Virginia Supreme Court to answer questions of state law certified to it by a federal court or the highest appellate court of another state

Approveda

709,745 (78%)

201,116 (22%)

LRCA

Question 4Criminal trialsGive the state the right to appeal certain preliminary dismissals and exclusions of evidence in felony cases

Approveda

683,198 (75%)

228,784 (25%)

1984

See also: Virginia 1984 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Administration of governmentAllow members of local government bodies to be elected or appointed to fill vacancies in the office of mayor or board chairman

Approveda

1,131,019 (71%)

468,843 (29%)

LRCA

Question 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeRequire a balanced state budget

Approveda

1,194,262 (74%)

411,689 (26%)

1982

See also: Virginia 1982 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Voter registrationRevise what information is required for registering to vote

Approveda

634,533 (58%)

456,975 (42%)

LRCA

Question 2Constitutional rightsAuthorize the restoration of the civil rights to felons
Defeatedd

396,322 (37%)

685,753 (63%)

LRCA

Question 3State legislatures measuresAllow the General Assembly to limit the amount of legislation introduced during the odd-year short session
Defeatedd

370,563 (35%)

689,085 (65%)

1980

See also: Virginia 1980 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1State legislatures measuresAuthorize the General Assembly to convene to discuss legislation vetoed by the Governor

Approveda

792,206 (59%)

549,732 (41%)

LRCA

Question 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeReduce the maximum allowable debt a city or town may incur

Approveda

852,560 (66%)

445,511 (34%)

LRCA

Question 3TaxesAllow the General Assembly to authorize personal property exemptions for those who are at least 65 and/or who are disabled

Approveda

1,089,083 (81%)

248,044 (19%)

LRCA

Question 4Fossil fuel energy; Property; TaxesAuthorize the General Assembly to allow tax exemptions for property that replaced its natural gas equipment after 1974

Approveda

838,182 (65%)

446,729 (35%)

1978

See also: Virginia 1978 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Pari-Mutuel Betting on Horse Racing MeasureGambling policyAllow for pari-mutuel betting on horse racing and create regulations for such betting
Defeatedd

544,781 (48%)

589,843 (52%)

LRCA

Tax Exemptions for Renovated Properties AmendmentTaxes; PropertyAllow the General Assembly to authorize tax exemptions for property that has undergone necessary renovation

Approveda

690,479 (68%)

324,236 (32%)

1977

See also: Virginia 1977 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Correctional Facilities Bond MeasurePrison and jail funding; Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of up to $21,525,000 in bonds for correctional facilities

Approveda

537,172 (64%)

305,055 (36%)

BI

Educational Institutions Bond MeasureBond issues; EducationAllow for the issuance of up to $86,475,000 in bonds for educational institutions

Approveda

594,098 (68%)

284,375 (32%)

BI

Mental Health Facilities Bond MeasureBond issues; Healthcare facility fundingAllow for the issuance of up to $4,000,000 in bonds for mental health facilities

Approveda

623,139 (73%)

228,953 (27%)

BI

Parks and Recreational Facilities Bond MeasureBond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservationAllow for the issuance of up to $5,000,000 in bonds for parks and recreational facilities

Approveda

531,176 (63%)

305,883 (37%)

BI

Port Facilities Bond MeasureBond issuesAllow for the issuance of up to $8,000,000 in bonds for port facilities

Approveda

491,962 (60%)

327,431 (40%)

1976

See also: Virginia 1976 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Residency voting requirementsRevise provisions relating to residency requirements for voting

Approveda

735,936 (64%)

412,907 (36%)

LRCA

Question 2Absentee and mail voting; Military service policyAllow absentee registration for those living outside the United States for employment reason

Approveda

890,639 (78%)

247,711 (22%)

LRCA

Question 3State executive elections; State legislative electionsEstablish that the one-year residency requirement for office seekers mean the year preceding the election

Approveda

874,535 (78%)

249,030 (22%)

LRCA

Question 4Election administration and governanceRemove prohibitions on certain public officials and employees serving as assistant/substitute registrars or officers of elections
Defeatedd

502,776 (46%)

578,916 (54%)

LRCA

Question 5State judicial selectionAllow for judicial appointments of local elected officials and remove the requirement that a special election be held to fill a vacancy if the vacancy is for less than 60 days

Approveda

661,368 (60%)

437,787 (40%)

LRCA

Question 6TaxesAllow for certain property tax exemptions

Approveda

768,281 (69%)

339,921 (31%)

1974

See also: Virginia 1974 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Higher Education Non-Profit Grant AmendmentEducationAllow for grants to students attending non-profit higher education institutions and allow political subdivisions to contract with non-profit higher education institutions to provide educational services

Approveda

452,664 (57%)

340,625 (43%)

1972

See also: Virginia 1972 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Definition of City AmendmentCounty and municipal governanceRevise the definition of "city"

Approveda

679,025 (78%)

191,073 (22%)

LRCA

Lower Minimum Age of Voting AmendmentVoting age policyLower the voting age from 21 to 18

Approveda

765,635 (76%)

238,937 (24%)

1970

See also: Virginia 1970 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Sex and gender issues; Public education governance; Residency voting requirements; Constitutional wording changes; Dueling bans; Constitutional rights; State executive official measures; State legislatures measures; Race and ethnicity issuesRevise the Virginia State Constitution as proposed by the 1969–1970 General Assembly

Approveda

576,776 (72%)

226,219 (28%)

LRCA

Question 2Gambling policyRepeal Section 60 of the state constitution, thus allowing the General Assembly to make decisions on whether to permit lotteries

Approveda

491,124 (63%)

290,168 (37%)

LRCA

Question 3Bond issues; State legislatures measuresAllow the General Assembly, subject to a referendum, to authorize general obligation bonds for capital projects

Approveda

504,315 (66%)

261,220 (34%)

LRCA

Question 4Bond issues; State legislatures measuresAllow the Legislature, by 2/3 vote, to pledge the full faith and credit of the Commonwealth for bonds for revenue-producing capital projects if certain conditions are met

Approveda

484,274 (65%)

265,784 (35%)

1968

See also: Virginia 1968 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

BI

Higher Educational Institutions Bond MeasureEducation; Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of up to $67,230,000 in bonds for higher education institutions

Approveda

772,929 (66%)

389,721 (34%)

BI

Mental Hospitals and Institutions Bond MeasureHealthcare facility funding; Bond issuesAllow for the issuance of up to $13,770,000 in bonds for mental health hospitals and institutions

Approveda

784,724 (71%)

323,070 (29%)

1966

See also: Virginia 1966 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Renaming the Department, Commissioner, and Board of Agriculture and Immigration AmendmentAdministration of governmentChange the name of the Department of Agriculture and Immigration, Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration, and Board of Agriculture and Immigration to the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Commerce and Board of Agriculture and Commerce; and require that at least five practical farmers serve on the Board

Approveda

388,009 (77%)

118,484 (23%)

1964

See also: Virginia 1964 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Allow for Write-In Voting AmendmentElection administration and governanceAllow for write-in voting
Defeatedd

302,849 (44%)

383,586 (56%)

1962

See also: Virginia 1962 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Voter registrationProvide that the voter registration officer may establish a form for use by applicants registering to vote

Approveda

291,880 (76%)

91,586 (24%)

LRCA

Question 2State legislatures measuresAllow, in cases of an enemy attack and after authorization from the Governor, that legislation may be passed by less than a majority of the members elected and establish that said legislation is only effective for one year

Approveda

317,087 (84%)

60,869 (16%)

LRCA

Question 3Bond issue requirements; Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirementsAllow the General Assembly to allow only freeholders of land to vote in referendums for the issuance of bonds
Defeatedd

174,301 (47%)

198,532 (53%)

1960

See also: Virginia 1960 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements; Military service policyExempt members of the armed forces from paying the poll tax

Approveda

411,989 (66%)

209,285 (34%)

LRCA

Question 2Administration of government; Elections and campaignsAllow certain elected officials to serve as the elected official for multiple districts if voters approve such
Defeatedd

269,845 (50%)

273,113 (50%)

1958

See also: Virginia 1958 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Allow County School Boards to Borrow Money from the Virginia Supplemental Retirement System for School Construction AmendmentState and local government budgets, spending, and finance; EducationAllow county school boards to borrow money from the Virginia Supplemental Retirement System to fund school construction

Approveda

292,281 (69%)

130,348 (31%)

1956

See also: Virginia 1956 ballot measures

January 9

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRSS

Limited Constitutional Convention for Nonsectarian Private School Tuition Grants MeasureState constitutional conventions; School choice policyCall a state constitutional convention

Approveda

304,154 (68%)

146,164 (32%)

1954

See also: Virginia 1954 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Borrowing Retirement System Money for School Boards AmendmentState and local government budgets, spending, and financeAmend the Constitution of Virginia to allow for school boards to borrow money from the Retirement System
Defeatedd

156,728 (50%)

157,808 (50%)

1950

See also: Virginia 1950 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Establishment of City Courts AmendmentState judiciaryAuthorize the General Assembly to establish city courts

Approveda

107,575 (65%)

57,797 (35%)

LRCA

School District Consolidation AmendmentEducationAuthorize the General Assembly to consolidate school districts

Approveda

90,131 (56%)

71,447 (44%)

1949

See also: Virginia 1949 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Election Administration and Capitation Tax AmendmentElection administration and governance; Voter registration; Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements; Public education fundingRevise provisions related to voting, elections, and taxes
Defeatedd

56,687 (22%)

206,542 (78%)

1948

See also: Virginia 1948 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Abolishing the Joint Committee on Special, Private, and Local Legislation AmendmentState legislatures measuresAbolish the joint committee on special, private, and local legislation

Approveda

165,482 (61%)

105,935 (39%)

1944

See also: Virginia 1944 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Board for the Review of Capital Punishment, Reprieves, and Pardons AmendmentCriminal sentencing; Death penaltyAllow the General Assembly to create a board, to be appointed by the governor, to commute capital punishment and to grant reprieves and pardons

Approveda

176,545 (74%)

61,399 (26%)

LRCA

Public School Funding from the Literary Fund AmendmentEducation; State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAssign funds from the principal of literary fund to public school purposes

Approveda

140,353 (61%)

89,048 (39%)

1928

See also: Virginia 1928 ballot measures

June 19

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Constitutional wording changesGenerally revise the Constitution of Virginia

Approveda

74,109 (55%)

60,531 (45%)

LRCA

Question 2TaxesProvide that, with limited exceptions, no state property tax for state purposes may be levied

Approveda

75,160 (56%)

59,600 (44%)

LRCA

Question 3Immigration policy; Agriculture policy; Administrative organizationAllow the Governor to appoint a Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration of Virginia for one term and afterward allow the General Assembly to establish how the Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration of Virginia shall be selected

Approveda

69,034 (51%)

65,176 (49%)

LRCA

Question 4Education; Administration of governmentAllow the Governor to appoint a Superintendent of Public Instruction of Virginia for one term and afterward allow the General Assembly to establish how the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Virginia shall be selected

Approveda

68,756 (51%)

65,696 (49%)

LRCA

Question 5Administration of governmentAllow the Governor to appoint a Treasurer of Virginia for one term and afterward allow the General Assembly to establish how the Treasurer of Virginia shall be selected

Approveda

68,665 (51%)

65,816 (49%)

1927

See also: Virginia 1927 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Appropriation Year Aligning with Fiscal Year AmendmentState and local government budgets, spending, and financeAlign the state appropriation year to coincide with the state fiscal year

Approveda

44,214 (69%)

19,799 (31%)

LRCA

Authorize Counties to Tax Abutting Landowners for Local Public Improvements AmendmentCounty and municipal governance; Property; TaxesAllow counties with a population above 500 residents per square mile to enact taxes or assessments on abutting landowners for local public improvements

Approveda

36,235 (56%)

28,418 (44%)

LRCA

Exempt Wives and Widows of Civil War Veterans from Poll Tax to Vote AmendmentVeterans policy; Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirementsExempt wives and widows of U.S. Civil War veterans from paying the state poll tax

Approveda

53,046 (75%)

17,930 (25%)

See also