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Spanberger Signs Marriage Equality Amendment for November Ballot

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:39 AM UTC · How we work

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Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation placing a marriage-equality amendment on the November ballot.
She urged voters to approve the amendment affirming marriage equality.
The PrideFest theme, “Our Pride. Our Joy. Our Resistance,” referenced escalating government attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Virginia Pride director James Millner called Spanberger an authentic ally for attending the event.
Democratic predecessors Terry McAuliffe and Ralph Northam also attended, while Republican Glenn Youngkin did not.

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Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation placing a marriage-equality amendment on the November ballot.
She urged voters to approve the amendment affirming marriage equality.
The PrideFest theme, “Our Pride. Our Joy. Our Resistance,” referenced escalating government attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Virginia Pride director James Millner called Spanberger an authentic ally for attending the event.
Democratic predecessors Terry McAuliffe and Ralph Northam also attended, while Republican Glenn Youngkin did not.