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Virginia 1976 ballot measures
In 1976, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Virginia on November 2.
- Six were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved five (83.33%) and rejected one (16.67%).
On the ballot
November 2, 1976
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Revise provisions relating to residency requirements for voting |
|
735,936 (64%) |
412,907 (36%) |
|
| Question 2 | Allow absentee registration for those living outside the United States for employment reason |
|
890,639 (78%) |
247,711 (22%) |
|
| Question 3 | Establish that the one-year residency requirement for office seekers mean the year preceding the election |
|
874,535 (78%) |
249,030 (22%) |
|
| Question 4 | Remove prohibitions on certain public officials and employees serving as assistant/substitute registrars or officers of elections |
|
502,776 (46%) |
578,916 (54%) |
|
| Question 5 | Allow 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 |
|
661,368 (60%) |
437,787 (40%) |
|
| Question 6 | Allow for certain property tax exemptions |
|
768,281 (69%) |
339,921 (31%) |
See also
External links
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