1977 Virginia ballot measures

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The 1977 Virginia State Elections took place on Election Day, November 8, 1977, the same day as the Gubernatorial, Lieutenant gubernatorial, Attorney General and Virginia House of Delegates elections, which are always held in off-years. The only other statewide elections on the ballot were five government bond referendums, which were referred to the voters by the Virginia General Assembly. [1]

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Bond Question 1

The Educational Facilities Act allows the Commonwealth to sell a maximum of $86,475,000 dollars in bonds for the purpose of raising funds to pay for capital projects at state-supported colleges, universities, museums and other educational facilities.

Question 1
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes594,09867.63
No284,37532.37
Total votes878,473100.00
Source: - Official Results

Bond Question 2

Voters were asked the following question:

"Shall Chapter 651, Acts of the General Assembly of 1977, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the maximum amount of $21,525,000 pursuant to Article X, Section 9(b) of the Constitution of Virginia for correctional facilities, take effect?"

Question 2
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes537,17263.78
No305,05536.22
Total votes842,227100.00
Source: - Official Results

Bond Question 3

Voters were asked the following question:

"Shall Chapter 652, Acts of the General Assembly of 1977, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the maximum amount of $4,000,000 pursuant to Article X, Section 9(b) of the Constitution of Virginia for mental health facilities, take effect?"

Question 3
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes623,13973.13
No228,95326.87
Total votes852,092100.00
Source: - Official Results

Bond Question 4

The Parks and Recreational Facilities Act allows the Commonwealth to sell a maximum of $5,000,000 dollars in bonds for the purpose of raising funds to pay for capital projects at state-supported parks and recreational facilities.

Question 4
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes531,17663.45
No305,88336.54
Total votes837,059100.00
Source: - Official Results

Bond Question 5

Voters were asked the following question:

"Shall Chapter 654, Acts of the General Assembly of 1977, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the maximum amount of $8,000,000 pursuant to Article X, Section 9(b) of the Constitution of Virginia for port facilities, take effect?"

Question 5
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes491,96260.04
No327,43139.96
Total votes819,393100.00
Source: - Official Results

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References

  1. "Home". historical.elections.virginia.gov.