Virginia 2026 ballot measures
As of February 23, 2026, four statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in Virginia for elections in 2026.
- One ballot measure was certified for a special election on April 21, 2026.
- Three ballot measures were certified for the election on November 3, 2026.
On the ballot
April 21, 2026:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment | Redistricting | Allow the state legislature to conduct congressional redistricting between 2025 and 2030 |
November 3, 2026:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment | Sex and gender; LGBTQ; Race and ethnicity; Constitutional rights; Family | 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 | |
| Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment | Constitutional rights; Abortion | 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" | |
| Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment | Voting rights restoration | Provide for the restoration of voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies upon 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.
Additional elections on the ballot
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