Ballot question

Town of Iron Gate: Reduce town council from seven seats to five

On the ballot in: Town of Iron Gate
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the charter of the Town of Iron Gate, Virginia be amended to reduce the number of council seats from seven (7) consisting of six (6) council members and a mayor, to five (5) consisting of four (4) council members and a mayor?

A “Yes” vote means

Amends the Town of Iron Gate's charter to reduce its council from seven seats (six members and a mayor) to five (four members and a mayor).

A “No” vote means

Iron Gate's charter is not amended; the council keeps seven seats (six members and a mayor).

Sources

Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: Alleghany County · Virginia Department of Elections
Sample ballot, November 3, 2026: Pct. 501 Iron Gate (Town of Iron Gate) · Alleghany County Electoral Board

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