Virginia voters approve amendment enshrining abortion rights in state constitution
The gist
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment protecting abortion and reproductive rights, AP called it at 60.9%–39.1%.
The change takes effect Jan. 1, 2027 and removes the issue from future election fights.
How it unfolded
- Feb 13, 2026A constitutional amendment on reproductive rights is headed to Virginia's ballot; if passed it would take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
- May 1, 2026A new court challenge targets the amendment's ballot language.
- Oct 28, 2026Organizations campaigning on both sides had raised a combined $5.5 million through Oct. 28, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.