Virginia Voters Approve Repeal of Same-Sex Marriage Restriction in State Constitution
Virginia voters have approved a measure to repeal language from the state constitution that restricted same-sex marriage.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 3, 2026 —
Virginia voters have approved a measure aimed at removing language from the state constitution that previously restricted same-sex marriage.
The approved measure will repeal an amendment that defined marriage as between one man and one woman. The specifics of the ballot measure and the exact date of the voter approval were not detailed in the provided summary.
This action follows a broader national trend and legal landscape shifts concerning marriage equality. The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, making state-level constitutional bans unenforceable. However, proponents of the repeal have argued that removing the discriminatory language from Virginia’s foundational document is a necessary step to align the state constitution with current legal standards and evolving societal values.
The original amendment restricting same-sex marriage was passed by voters in Virginia in 2006. Its repeal signifies a substantial change in the state’s constitutional stance on marriage rights. Further details regarding the legislative process that led to this vote and the precise wording of the repealed constitutional section were not immediately available.
The outcome of this vote is seen by many as a symbolic and legal step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the Commonwealth. The implications for existing laws and protections related to marriage equality in Virginia will be determined by subsequent legislative and judicial actions, if any are required.
Story summarized from the original created by Jared Gans on thehill.com, see more information here.
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