Question 2

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) remove the ban on same-sex marriage; (ii) affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender, or race; and (iii) require all legally valid marriages to be treated equally under the law?

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 2, 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 Marriage Equality

Ballot measure committee, sponsored by Equality Virginia Advocates (affiliated organization on the Virginia registration)

Raised $467,873 · spent $193,062 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia · $155,241
501(c)(4) nonprofit
Reginald J Brown · $100,000 · individual
Centerline Liberties, Inc. · $90,000
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Equality Virginia Advocates · $50,102
501(c)(4) nonprofit
Jeffrey Foldvik · $19,000 · individual

Since then, $152,590 more reported in contributions of $1,000 or more, through Oct 19, 2026.

Feminists for Marriage Equality

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

Virginians Against 3

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 $46,798 · spent $22,869 · as reported through Sep 30, 2026

Largest contributors as filed:

The Family Foundation · $46,501
501(c)(3) nonprofit
The Family Foundation Action · $295
501(c)(4) nonprofit

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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