Ballot question
New Kent County: 1% sales tax for school capital projects
- On the ballot in
- New Kent County
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Shall New Kent County, Virginia be authorized to levy a general retail sales tax at a rate not to exceed one percent, with the revenues to be used solely for capital projects for new construction or major renovation of schools serving New Kent County, Virginia, including related bond and loan financing costs, and with the tax expiring on June 30, 2046?
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote authorizes New Kent County to levy an additional sales tax of up to 1% for school construction, renovation and related debt, expiring June 30, 2046.
A “No” vote means
A no vote does not authorize the additional sales tax for school capital projects.
The county's referendum page says: "This is an additional 1% sales tax that would apply to goods sold in New Kent County. The tax would generate approximately $4.1 million in tax revenue annually."
Sources
- Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: New Kent County · Virginia Department of Elections
- Sample Ballots & Other Resources: November 3, 2026 sample ballots (District 1; Districts 2, 3, 4, 5) and proposed local referenda · New Kent County Voter Registration
- School Capital Funding Referendum · New Kent County
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