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Virginia 2026 ballot measures
As of September 7, 2025, zero statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in Virginia for the election on November 3, 2026.
Potential measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment | Abortion | Amend the Virginia Constitution to establish the right to reproductive freedom |
| LRCA | Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment | Marriage and family | Amend the constitution to provide that marriage is only between one man and one woman, and provide that the state will not deny the issuance of a marriage license to two adult persons seeking a lawful marriage on the basis of the sex, gender, or race |
| LRCA | Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment | Suffrage | Provide that felons will be entitled to vote following release from incarceration |
Getting measures on the ballot
- See also: Types of ballot measures in Virginia
Citizens
In Virginia, citizens do not have the power of statewide initiatives or referendums.
Legislature
The Virginia State Legislature can refer statewide ballot measures, in the form of constitutional amendments, to the ballot. The Virginia Constitution requires a simple majority vote (50%+1) in each legislative chamber during two successive legislative sessions to refer a constitutional amendment to the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 51 votes in the Virginia House of Delegates and 21 votes in the Virginia State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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