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Facts.
Sources.
Your Voice.

Of the People provides Virginia civic information that helps citizens understand elections, legislation, ballot measures, and local government. We present original sources and explain what they mean so you can make your own decisions.

Our Goal

Present the facts in their original form – writings, guiding documents, and public discourse. We provide the source material so you can make your own informed decisions.

Our Promise

We don’t deal in opinion – you can form your own. While we may take a position to support our mission, it will always be based on the transparency of facts presented to you.

Our Mission

Inform the electorate

Informed voters understand key issues, policies, and candidates. Access to clear, unfiltered information helps voters make decisions that reflect their values and priorities.

Promote voter participation

Voter registration and participation are crucial for a functioning democracy. Making the process easy and accessible ensures that everyone has the chance to make their voice heard.

Advocate for community rights

Advocacy ensures that everyone’s rights are protected and their voice is heard. This means actively helping citizens engage in decision-making processes that affect their lives.

Virginia Votes 2026

The 2026 general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3. Early voting started September 18th.  Use the links below for specific locality locations and hours.  In addition to federal and, in some localities, local, offices there will be three proposed amendments to the Constitution of Virginia  on this ballot.

Locality Voting Information

Charles City County
James City County
New Kent County
Williamsburg
York County

Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of Virginia

Article XII of the Constitution of Virginia describes methods to change that document.  Section 1 describes the method by which the state legislature can propose amendments and send them to qualified voters in a referendum.

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  • Proposed amendments must be passed by both houses of the General Assembly (GA) during two consecutive legislative sessions.

  • These sessions must be separated by a general election of the House of Delegates.

  • In 2025 the GA passed three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution.

  • The general election of November 2025 elected all members of the House of Delegates 2026 legislative session.  Those three proposed amendments were passed a second time in January (Senate) and February (House).

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Links to the three proposed amendments are below.  

Reproductive Freedom

The sources are here; you decide.

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