If you live in Prince Edward County, Virginia, your ballot on November 3, 2026 will include:
- candidates for federal office
- three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution
- a local referendum about funding for Prince Edward County public school facilities
We’ll explain what you’ll be asked to decide and where you can find more information before you vote.
Quick Answer: What’s on the Ballot in My Area?
Prince Edward County voters will vote for representatives in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, decide whether to approve three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution, and vote on a local school funding referendum.
Looking for information about the candidates? Who’s Running in Prince Edward County?
Looking for voting dates, polling information or other details? Your Guide to Voting in Prince Edward County.
2026 Elections in Prince Edward County
November 3, 2026 — General Election
Prince Edward County voters will help elect:
- a U.S. Senator representing Virginia
- a U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District
The November ballot will also include three statewide constitutional amendments:
- HJ1 — Right to Reproductive Freedom
- HJ2 — Voting Rights Restoration Upon Release
- HJ3 — Marriage Equality Amendment
Prince Edward County voters will also decide a local referendum about funding for public school construction and renovation.
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👉 Learn how to vote: How Do I Vote in Prince Edward County?
Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
In November 2026, Virginia voters will vote on three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution.
Each amendment appears as a separate question. You may vote yes or no on each one independently.
How Does a Constitutional Amendment Get on the Ballot in Virginia?
In Virginia, a constitutional amendment must:
- Be approved by the General Assembly in two separate legislative sessions, with an election in between.
- Be approved by a majority of voters in a statewide election.
If voters approve the amendment, it becomes part of the Virginia Constitution.
HJ1 — Right to Reproductive Freedom
November 3, 2026 – General Election
What the amendment would do:
This amendment would add a constitutional right to make personal decisions about pregnancy-related care, including:
- Prenatal and postpartum care
- Birth control
- Abortion
- Miscarriage management
- Fertility care
The amendment states that this right cannot be restricted unless the government shows a compelling reason and uses the least restrictive means.
It would allow Virginia to regulate abortion in the third trimester but would prohibit banning abortion when:
- A physician determines it is medically necessary to protect the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant person, or
- The fetus is not viable.
It also states that individuals cannot be prosecuted or penalized for pregnancy outcomes or for assisting someone in exercising this right with consent.
What this could mean for Prince Edward County voters:
If approved, reproductive freedom would be written into Virginia’s Constitution. Future state laws on these issues would have to meet the standards outlined in the amendment.
🔗 Nonpartisan summary (Ballotpedia)
HJ2 — Voting Rights Restoration Upon Release
November 3, 2026 – General Election
What the amendment would do:
This amendment would automatically restore voting rights to individuals convicted of a felony once they are released from incarceration.
Currently, individuals must apply to the Governor to have their civil rights restored before they can vote.
If approved:
- Voting rights would be restored automatically upon release.
- Individuals would lose voting rights only during incarceration.
- Language about mental incapacity would be updated to focus on whether a person understands the act of voting.
What this could mean for Prince Edward County voters:
Residents who have completed incarceration for a felony conviction would regain the right to vote without needing to apply for restoration.
🔗 Nonpartisan summary (Ballotpedia)
HJ3 — Marriage Equality Amendment
November 3, 2026 – General Election
What the amendment would do:
This amendment would remove language in the Virginia Constitution that defines marriage as only between one man and one woman.
It would:
- Affirm that marriage is a fundamental personal right.
- Prohibit denying a marriage license to two adults based on sex, gender, or race.
- Require the Commonwealth to treat all lawful marriages equally under the law.
Same-sex marriage is already legal nationwide. This amendment would update Virginia’s Constitution to reflect current law.
What this could mean for Prince Edward County voters:
If approved, Virginia’s Constitution would reflect existing marriage law and prevent future state-level bans based on sex, gender, or race.
🔗 Nonpartisan summary (Ballotpedia)
Local Referendum on the Ballot
In addition to the three statewide constitutional amendments, Prince Edward County voters will decide a question that applies specifically to our local community.
Prince Edward County School Sales Tax Referendum
November 3, 2026 – General Election
What the referendum would do:
The referendum would allow Prince Edward County to add a 1% local sales tax to help pay for construction and renovation of public school facilities.
If approved:
- The additional tax would equal one cent for every dollar spent on qualifying purchases.
- The additional tax would not apply to groceries.
- Revenue raised would stay in Prince Edward County.
- The money could only be used for local school construction and renovation projects and related costs.
One for Prince Edward, the local group supporting the referendum, estimates that the tax would generate approximately $3.5 million each year for school facilities.
What this could mean for Prince Edward County voters:
If approved, Prince Edward County would have an additional source of funding dedicated to improving local school facilities.
Because Farmville and Prince Edward County attract shoppers and visitors from outside the county, some of the revenue would also come from purchases made by people who do not live here.
If voters do not approve the referendum, the additional 1% local sales tax would not be authorized.
Learn more:
🔗 One for Prince Edward
One for Prince Edward is an independent, nonpartisan community group and registered referendum committee advocating for passage of the school referendum.