Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed a bill sending several constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, redistricting, and abortion to Virginia voters.
Continuing her legislative blitz, Spanberger signed bills approving three major left-wing priorities for the November ballot. In a statement, the governor defended the move as responding to national “attacks” on Americans’ rights and freedoms.
“Virginia voters deserve the opportunity to respond to the nationwide attacks on our rights, freedoms, and elections. Everyone deserves the freedom to marry who they love — and Virginia’s Constitution should affirm that all families are welcome in our Commonwealth,” she said.
“Women in Virginia deserve the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions without politicians dictating their choices. When Virginians have paid their debt to society, they deserve to regain their right to vote. And when other states take extreme measures, I trust Virginia voters to respond,” Spanberger added.
Regarding the bill that sent a new redistricting map heavily favoring Democrats to the voters, Spanberger stressed it was “temporary and responsive.”
She handed the pens used to sign the bills to different Democrats in the legislature who had helped move the legislation forward.
Just the day before, Spanberger signed an executive order terminating any cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, another left-wing priority.
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The amendments are all expected to pass by popular vote in November.
After winning big in November 2025, Virginia Democrats have looked to flex their newfound power by pursuing more controversial policies, such as reviving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and reducing punishments for some crimes. Critics have accused Spanberger and Virginia Democrats of pursuing a more left-wing agenda than they let on during their campaigns, which were dominated by centrist messaging.