Question 1

Virginia · Proposed Constitutional Amendment · on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The ballot wording, in the state’s own words, each read the same way for rhetorical techniques. We don’t recommend a vote.

On the ballot

no rhetorical technique found

Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses, and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient's health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive?

From elections.virginia.gov. Checked 2026-10-20. Confirm with your official ballot.

Virginia publishes no official arguments for or against. The Department of Elections publishes a neutral explanation for voters (present law, proposed law, effect of a yes or no vote) for each amendment, which is not an argument and is not recorded.

Who’s behind it

Party positions: Democratic Party of Virginia: No position published · Republican Party of Virginia: No position published

Committees registered to support or oppose Question 1, and what they reported to Virginia Department of Elections Campaign Finance Reporting (cfreports.elections.virginia.gov; bulk files apps.elections.virginia.gov/SBE_CSV/CF). Checked 2026-10-21.

Before comparing the sides: each committee’s figures come from its own latest report, so they can cover different dates. Some committees work on more than one measure or other campaigns, and their totals include all of it. A side with no registered committee can still have supporters. How much a side raised says nothing about whether the measure is a good idea.

Supporting

Virginians for Reproductive Freedom

Ballot measure committee

Raised $3,222,062 · spent $1,770,692 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

Virginia League for Planned Parenthood · $433,711
501(c)(3) nonprofit
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc. · $413,316
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. · $400,000
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Inc. · $277,344
501(c)(4) nonprofit · federal PAC contributions, 2025–26: $253,121 to Democratic and $0 to Republican candidates and party committees, $146 to others (FEC)
ACLU of Virginia · $250,982
501(c)(4) nonprofit

Since then, $680,910 more reported in contributions of $1,000 or more, through Oct 19, 2026.

Feminists for Reproductive Freedom

Ballot measure committee, sponsored by Feminist Majority Foundation (affiliated organization on the Virginia registration)

“The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), which was founded in 1987, is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women’s equality, reproductive health, and non-violence.” — its sponsor’s website

Raised $6,371 · spent $6,371 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

Feminist Majority Foundation · $6,371
501(c)(3) nonprofit

VB Vote Yes Committee

Ballot measure committee

Raised $717 · spent $617 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

Virginia Beach Democratic Committee · $700
Political party

This committee is registered for more than one measure; these are its whole totals, which its filings don’t divide by measure.

Opposing

No Safeguards, No Deal

Ballot measure committee, sponsored by The Family Foundation (affiliated organization on the Virginia registration)

“The Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, faith-based organization.” — its sponsor’s website

Raised $273,694 · spent $183,262 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

The Family Foundation · $270,117
501(c)(3) nonprofit
The Family Foundation Action · $3,578
501(c)(4) nonprofit

Virginia Medical Professionals for Women's Safety

Ballot measure committee, sponsored by AAPLOG Action (affiliated organization on the Virginia registration)

Raised $84,357 · spent $69,283 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

AAPLOG Action · $84,306
501(c)(4) nonprofit

Virginians for Safe Reproductive Policy

Ballot measure committee

Raised $325,041 · spent $136,770 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

Virginia Catholic Conference, LLC · $150,000
Other
Virginia Society For Human Life · $70,000
501(c)(4) nonprofit
Virginia Catholic Conference · $25,000
Other
Axiom Strategies LLC · $10,000
Company
Mariano Diaz-Bonilla · $10,000 · individual

Since then, $246,042 more reported in contributions of $1,000 or more, through Oct 17, 2026.

VSHL 2026 Referendum Committee

Ballot measure committee, sponsored by Virginia Society for Human Life (affiliated organization on the Virginia registration)

Raised $82,035 · spent $11,523 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

Mr. Daniel Cotter · $10,025 · individual
Valerie Allridge · $10,000 · individual
Virginia Society for Huyman Life · $7,000
501(c)(4) nonprofit
James Cruse · $6,025 · individual
Todd Vander Pol · $2,000 · individual

Virginia Conservative Action Referendum Committee 2026

Ballot measure committee, sponsored by Virginia Conservative Action Fund, Inc (affiliated organization on the Virginia registration)

Raised $11,715 · spent $8,288 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

VA Conservative Action Fund · $11,288
Other
Lunenburg County Republican Unit · $428
Political party

This committee is registered for more than one measure; these are its whole totals, which its filings don’t divide by measure.

Defend Virginia's Sons and Daughters, Inc.

Ballot measure committee

Raised $26,120 · spent $18,360 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

Ms. Elizabeth Chardon Jenks · $25,000 · individual
Ms. Cynthia H. Finley · $500 · individual
Mr. S. Vance Wilkins Jr. · $283 · individual
Ms. Nancy B. Muir · $150 · individual
Mrs. Marian Dixon · $102 · individual

Since then, $25,000 more reported in contributions of $1,000 or more, through Oct 12, 2026.

This committee is registered for more than one measure; these are its whole totals, which its filings don’t divide by measure.

Virginia Voters For Freedom, Inc

Ballot measure committee

Raised $500 · spent $300 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

Craig Bergman · $300 · individual
C. Nasseri · $200 · individual

Since then, $10,000 more reported in contributions of $1,000 or more, through Oct 13, 2026.

This committee is registered for more than one measure; these are its whole totals, which its filings don’t divide by measure.

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