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]

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
Choice Votes  %
Referendum passed Yes 594,098 67.63
No 284,375 32.37
Total votes 878,473 100.00
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
Choice Votes  %
Referendum passed Yes 537,172 63.78
No 305,055 36.22
Total votes 842,227 100.00
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
Choice Votes  %
Referendum passed Yes 623,139 73.13
No 228,953 26.87
Total votes 852,092 100.00
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
Choice Votes  %
Referendum passed Yes 531,176 63.45
No 305,883 36.54
Total votes 837,059 100.00
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
Choice Votes  %
Referendum passed Yes 491,962 60.04
No 327,431 39.96
Total votes 819,393 100.00
Source: - Official Results

References

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