Tag: Virginia constitutional amendment
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Virginia General Assembly considers constitutional amendment for mid-decade congressional redistricting; a special ballot measure election would be first since 1956
The Virginia General Assembly is considering a constitutional amendment that would allow the legislature to conduct mid-decade congressional redistricting through 2030. For voters to weigh in on the amendment before the next U.S. House primary elections, a special election would be required. The last time Virginia held a special election for a state ballot measure,…
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Virginia legislature advances three constitutional amendments on abortion, same-sex marriage, and felon voting rights restoration to the 2026 legislative session
The Virginia State Legislature gave final approval to three constitutional amendments, advancing them for approval by the legislature during its 2026 session. If the amendments are approved by the legislature in 2026, they will appear on the Nov. 2026 ballot. In Virginia, for a constitutional amendment to qualify for the ballot, it must pass the…