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Ballot question
King and Queen County: 1% sales tax for school construction
- On the ballot in
- King and Queen County
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Should King and Queen County be authorized to add a 1% general retail sales tax on purchases to provide revenue solely for the construction or major renovation of schools serving King and Queen County, which general retail sales tax would expire on June 30, 2046.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote authorizes King and Queen County to add a 1% sales tax, with the revenue used only to build or majorly renovate schools; the tax would expire June 30, 2046.
A “No” vote means
A no vote does not authorize the additional 1% sales tax for school construction and renovation.
Printed on the ballot under the heading "Sales Tax".
Sources
- Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: King and Queen County · Virginia Department of Elections
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections, King and Queen County · King and Queen County Electoral Board
The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.