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Virginia campaign urges voters to reject open marriage amendment

7/30/2026

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Winsome Earle-Sears (R), former Lt. Gov., launched a “Life and Marriage Tour” urging voters to reject an amendment that would replace the 2006 ban with language allowing adults to marry regardless of sex, gender or race on November 3.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed a bill placing amendment before voters, saying families should not rely on the Supreme Court.
In the 2025 Virginia governor’s race, Spanberger won 57.6% and Earle-Sears 42.2%.

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Story summary

Winsome Earle-Sears (R), former Lt. Gov., launched a “Life and Marriage Tour” urging voters to reject an amendment that would replace the 2006 ban with language allowing adults to marry regardless of sex, gender or race on November 3.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed a bill placing amendment before voters, saying families should not rely on the Supreme Court.
In the 2025 Virginia governor’s race, Spanberger won 57.6% and Earle-Sears 42.2%.