Virginia Voters to Decide on Constitutional Amendments for Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage, and Voting Rights
This fall, Virginians will vote on three constitutional amendments that could significantly impact state laws on abortion access, same-sex marriage, and voting rights for individuals who have completed felony sentences. The amendments will appear on the ballot in November's election, alongside congressional elections. The proposed abortion amendment seeks to protect personal decisions regarding prenatal care and allow restrictions on third-trimester abortions only when the patient's health is at risk. The same-sex marriage amendment aims to remove the ban on same-sex marriage and affirm marriage equality regardless of sex, gender, or race. The voting rights amendment proposes automatic restoration of voting rights for individuals who have completed felony sentences. Fundraising efforts for and against these amendments are intensifying, with significant contributions from organizations like the ACLU and Planned Parenthood. 
