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Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment

Virginia · November 3, 2026

What this measure does

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

A yes vote means The state constitution will no longer ban same-sex marriage, and the state cannot legally deny marriage licenses based on sex, gender, or race.
A no vote means The current constitutional ban on same-sex marriage stays in place.
Simple explanation
Right now, your state's constitution says marriage can only be between a man and a woman. This measure removes that rule and says the state can't say no to a marriage license just because two people are the same sex or different races. Think of it like removing an old sign from the town hall that said certain people couldn't get married there.

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