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Alexandria Democratic Committee Unanimously Endorses Three Constitutional Amendment Referendums for November Ballot

(August 5, 2026) The Alexandria Democratic Committee (ADC) unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday, August 3, endorsing three proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on Virginia’s November 3, 2026, ballot. The resolution calls on Virginians to VOTE YES on amendments protecting reproductive freedom, the freedom to marry, and the restoration of voting rights for individuals who have completed incarceration following felony convictions. Sponsored by Greg Delawie, Joelle Jordan, Laura Plaia, Nigel Mease, and Jacki Garry, the resolution commits the ADC to working with organizations across the Commonwealth to educate voters and build support for the three measures.

The committee’s resolution states that the proposed amendments would provide the strongest possible constitutional protections for fundamental rights that many Virginians believe are increasingly vulnerable. The reproductive freedom amendment would protect individuals’ ability to make personal health care decisions — including prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care — without government interference. The marriage equality amendment would repeal Virginia’s 2006 constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and affirm that all marriages must be treated equally under the law. The voting rights amendment would automatically restore the right to vote upon release from incarceration for Virginians convicted of felonies, eliminating what the resolution describes as an outdated and racially motivated barrier to civic participation.

In adopting the resolution, the Alexandria Democratic Committee affirmed its commitment to supporting public education and voter engagement efforts leading up to the November election. The committee emphasized that these three constitutional amendments represent an opportunity for Virginians to strengthen protections for personal freedom, equal treatment under the law, and democratic participation by enshrining these rights in the Commonwealth’s Constitution. The ADC pledged to work alongside Virginia-based organizations to raise awareness of the referendums and encourage voters to support all three measures on Election Day.

The full resolution can be found here.

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Resolutions Passed

Per Section 6 of the Alexandria Democratic Committee Bylaws establishes that: “[a] resolution by which the Committee expresses a position on an issue of public or party concern may be adopted by the Committee.”

This section is being constantly updated as the Committee adopts new resolutions. Resolution listing may be delayed for up to a week after adoption due to resource constraints.