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Virginia 1970 ballot measures
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1972 →
← 1968
In 1970, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Virginia on November 3.
- Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Revise the Virginia State Constitution as proposed by the 1969–1970 General Assembly |
|
576,776 (72%) |
226,219 (28%) |
|
| Question 2 | Repeal Section 60 of the state constitution, thus allowing the General Assembly to make decisions on whether to permit lotteries |
|
491,124 (63%) |
290,168 (37%) |
|
| Question 3 | Allow the General Assembly, subject to a referendum, to authorize general obligation bonds for capital projects |
|
504,315 (66%) |
261,220 (34%) |
|
| Question 4 | Allow 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 |
|
484,274 (65%) |
265,784 (35%) |
See also
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