Q: Do you live in Virginia? Or do you live in the United States of America?
A: Yes.
This is at the center of whether to vote YES or NO on the referendum to temporarily redistrict the voting map for U.S. congressional elections.
If you think strictly in local terms, you may favor voting “No.”
If you realize that you, your neighbors, your town, and our state are part of a larger nation, you will vote “Yes.”
President Trump urged states like Texas, Missouri and North Carolina to change their voting maps in order to tilt the November 2026 national elections in favor of Republicans.
Those state legislatures obeyed his order to “nationalize” the elections, even without putting the matter to voters through a referendum.
This is highly unusual; to the extent maps are redrawn, that’s typically only every ten years, after the national decennial census.
So now, because of the tactic of the President of the United States and several states, we in Virginia face the question: whether to think solely in local terms or in national terms.And in this state, the General Assembly has put the question to us voters, rather than imposing it from on high.
The power of the federal government is unmatched and overwhelming; no single state so dominates our daily lives.
The power to declare and wage war, enacting and enforcing (or deciding not to enforce) laws that protect our food, air, and water; managing international relations, deciding which medicines and vaccines are available to us; funding and operating federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; funding and operating agencies that govern our taxes, our civil rights, airplane travel and security, border control, immigration, deportation.
You are a Virginian, but if you are an American First, you may realize that voting YES on the referendum means voting to maintain the integrity of national elections and our national government.
Tom Ford
Luray, Va
Page County, Virginia Election Information
April 21, 2026 - Special Election
November 3, 2026 - General Election
Information for Early Voting & Election Day
April 21, 2026 Special Election - Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia, including Page County is having a special election that will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 with Early Voting beginning on Friday, March 6, 2026.
The ballot will only consist of a single proposed constitutional amendment that voters may vote “Yes” or “No” on.
Ballot Question
Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?
More information on the proposed constitutional amendment can be found by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Early Voting
Please note that if you would like to vote in-person during the Early Voting period, you can cast your vote at the Voter Registration Office, 103 South Court St, Luray, VA 22835. If assistance is needed please call 540-743-3986. The ballot drop-off station will be open during the Early Voting period, in the Early Voting Office. If assistance is needed call 540-743-3886.
Early Voting Hours/Ballot Drop Off Hours
Monday, March 6, 2026 - Friday, April 17, 2026; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, April 11 & April 18, 2026; 8:30 am - 5:00 pmElection Day Voting, note change for Districts 101 and 401
If you choose to vote in-person on Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling place.
Please check your voter registration card or visit the Virginia Department of Elections website to locate your designated polling place.
**Voters in District 101 (Springfield) will be voting at the Page United Methodist Church. Voters in District 401 (Newport) will vote at the Stanley Fire Department. (Schools are in session and are not available for voting.)
Election Day Voting Hours: 6:00 am 7:00 pm
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