Abortion, gay marriage and felon voting referendums add a twist to midterm ballot in Virginia

Virginia voters will decide on the November ballot whether to safeguard access to abortions and same-sex marriages, as Democrats attempt to insulate the state from a conservative U.S. Supreme Court.

Abortion, gay marriage and felon voting referendums add a twist to midterm ballot in Virginia

TL;DR

  • Virginia voters will decide on safeguarding abortion access.
  • Protection for same-sex marriages will also be on the November ballot.
  • Democrats are seeking to protect the state from a conservative U.S. Supreme Court.
  • A referendum on restoring voting rights for felons is also included.