Virginia 1986 ballot measures
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In 1986, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Virginia on November 4.
- Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 4, 1986
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Allow a person who hasn't voted in four years to remain registered to vote if they request such in writing and still live at the same address as on the voter registration records |
|
646,267 (66%) |
325,648 (34%) |
|
| Question 2 | Allow government employees who are not elected or employed by elected officials to be appointed as assistant voter registrars or officers of elections |
|
478,921 (52%) |
450,180 (48%) |
|
| Question 3 | Allow the Virginia Supreme Court to answer questions of state law certified to it by a federal court or the highest appellate court of another state |
|
709,745 (78%) |
201,116 (22%) |
|
| Question 4 | Give the state the right to appeal certain preliminary dismissals and exclusions of evidence in felony cases |
|
683,198 (75%) |
228,784 (25%) |
See also
External links
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