Ballot question
Rappahannock County: 1% sales tax for school construction
- On the ballot in
- Rappahannock County
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Question: Should Rappahannock County be authorized to levy a general retail sales tax at a rate not to exceed one percent (1%), provided the revenue from the sales tax authorized by Virginia State Code §58.1-605.1 shall be used solely for capital projects for the construction or renovation of public schools in Rappahannock County, with such tax to expire on July 5, 2046.
A “Yes” vote means
The county would be authorized to levy an added sales tax of up to 1%, used only for building or renovating public schools, expiring July 5, 2046.
A “No” vote means
The county would not be authorized to levy the added sales tax for school construction.
Sources
- Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: Rappahannock County · Virginia Department of Elections
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: Rappahannock County (all precincts) · Rappahannock County Electoral Board
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