Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and U.S. House
Election results for Nov 3, 2026: official state sources →
General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.
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3 certified statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 Virginia general election ballot. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a " yes " vote supports adding a section to the state constitution that establishes a right to reproductive freedom, defined as "the ability to make and carry out decisions relating to one's own prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, abortion care, miscarriage management, and… Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports adding a section to the state constitution that establishes a right to reproductive freedom, defined as "the ability to make and carry out decisions relating to one's own prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, abortion care, miscarriage management, and fertility care," while maintaining the ability of the state to regulate abortion for women in their third trimester of pregnancy unless the fetus/baby is not viable or a physician determines an abortion is necessary to protect the life, mental health, or physical health of the mother. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes amending the state constitution and establishing right to reproductive freedom . (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including State Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-38), argue: “This is a victory for every woman and girl in the Commonwealth who believes in the right to make personal healthcare decisions without government interference.” Opponents say: Opponents, including State Sen. Mark Peake (R-8), argue: “There's no age mentioned in the constitutional amendment that just says any individual has a right to an abortion, doesn't distinguish between adults and minors so we're very concerned that will do away with parental consent.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Question 2 would amend the Virginia Constitution to remove a provision providing that marriage is only between one man and one woman. Question 2 would add a provision to the state constitution stating that "marriage is one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness." Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports amending the state constitution to: remove a provision that states marriage is between one man and one woman; add a provision stating that "marriage is one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness;" and prohibit the state from denying a marriage license to two adults based on their sex, gender, or race. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes amending the state constitution, thus maintaining that marriage is defined only as a union between one man and one woman. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including LaTwyla Mathias, executive director at Progress Virginia, argue: “The Marshall-Newman amendment from 2006 which denied the right of same-sex couples to marry has been a stain on Virginia’s constitution for too long.” Opponents say: Opponents, including Lt. Gov. Nominee John Reid, argue: “It doesn’t provide protection for people who sincerely don’t agree with gay marriage.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a " yes " vote supports amending the Virginia Constitution to provide that persons convicted of felonies lose their right to vote only while incarcerated and have their political rights, including voting, restored upon release from incarceration. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports amending the Virginia Constitution to provide that persons convicted of felonies lose their right to vote only while incarcerated and have their political rights, including voting, restored upon release from incarceration. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes amending the Virginia Constitution, maintaining that persons convicted of felonies lose their right to vote unless their civil rights are restored by the governor. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including State Sen. Mamie Locke (D-23), argue: “This amendment is about ensuring that every eligible Virginian has their voice heard at the ballot box. Our democracy is strongest when everyone participates, and this measure ensures that no Virginian is unjustly excluded from the electoral process.” Opponents say: Opponents, including Former State Del. Todd Gilbert (R-33), argue: “[The] amendment also applies to those people who face no other possible conviction itself that they also essentially never lose their right to vote.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.Question 1 — Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment
If approved, a " yes " vote supports adding a section to the state constitution that establishes a right to reproductive freedom, defined as "the ability to…Official ballot wording
Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses, and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient's health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive?
Question 2 — Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment
Question 2 would amend the Virginia Constitution to remove a provision providing that marriage is only between one man and one woman.Official ballot wording
Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) remove the ban on same-sex marriage; (ii) affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender, or race; and (iii) require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally under the law?
Question 3 — Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment
If approved, a " yes " vote supports amending the Virginia Constitution to provide that persons convicted of felonies lose their right to vote only while inc…Official ballot wording
Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended (i) to provide for the fundamental right to vote in the Commonwealth, (ii) to revise the qualifications of voters so that a person convicted of a felony is not entitled to vote during his period of incarceration but is automatically invested with the right to vote upon release from incarceration, and (iii) to update the existing prohibition on voting by persons found to be mentally incompetent to instead apply to persons who have been found to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting?
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