Virginia Question 2: Marriage equality in the constitution
Virginia · Constitutional amendment · Civil rights · Statewide decision
Explanation reviewed 2026-10-27. AI-written and checked against linked official evidence; not an election-office summary.
AI-written summary
Would remove the ban and require Virginia to issue licenses for, recognize and equally treat lawful marriages between two adults regardless of their sex, gender or race.
What applies now
The constitution still contains a same-sex marriage ban, but it is unenforceable under current federal constitutional law.
If yes / for
Replace the unenforceable ban with explicit marriage-equality protections.
If no / against
Leave the existing text in place; a no vote does not itself end current federal protections.
Costs and funding
No verified fiscal estimate recorded in this baseline. This does not mean there is no cost.
Timing
January 1, 2027, if approved.
Passage rule
A majority of votes cast on the amendment.
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