Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 978

Last Updated: 4 days, 6 hours ago

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On Election Day, Virginians approved three amendments to enshrine reproductive, marriage and voting rights for former felons into the state’s constitution, the culmination of a multi-year journey through the state legislature galvanized by lawmakers, advocates and major federal shifts.

Over 61% of voters answered yes to Ballot Question 1 as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections. It asked if access to contraception, fertility …

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