Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington is leading a campaign urging Virginia Catholics to vote against two constitutional amendments on the ballot, one expanding abortion access throughout pregnancy and the other redefining marriage and enshrining transgender ideology. He has called for prayer, fasting, and political participation among the more than 433,000 Catholics in Northern Virginia to defeat these measures before the November 3 election.

Virginia voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment this fall that would protect reproductive rights including abortion access through the 26th week of pregnancy, contraception, and fertility treatments, while removing the three-physician requirement for late-term abortions. The amendment has sparked debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups in Virginia, with Democrats supporting it as a safeguard for bodily autonomy and Republicans opposing it over concerns about parental consent and late-term abortion regulations.

The Jeremiah 1:5 Project, an initiative of the Douglass Leadership Institute, encouraged Black churches nationwide to speak out about the sanctity of human life and increase support for women facing unexpected pregnancies through Jeremiah 1:5 Sunday held on August 30. The initiative aims to raise awareness about abortion's impact on the Black community, foster relationships between churches and pregnancy centers, and mobilize congregations to provide ongoing care for Black families, with participation reported in states including Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas.

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The Lozier Institute provides abortion reporting data specific to Virginia for the year 2024. This report focuses on abortion statistics and trends within the state of Virginia.

Virginia voters will decide on November 3rd two amendments sponsored by Northern Virginia Democrats: one to enshrine unrestricted abortion rights up to birth in the state constitution, and another to remove the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage while codifying recognition of transgender identity. The abortion amendment would protect a broad range of reproductive health care including abortion and reduce parental oversight, while the same-sex marriage amendment eliminates religious liberty protections and supports commercial surrogacy as a family formation method for homosexual couples.

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Virginia is holding a significant election with constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that have drawn opposition from Catholic bishops and over 200 pastors, who warn the ballot language is deceptive and designed to punish dissenters and boost Democrats. In Ohio, two key races are considered toss-ups, including a Senate special election and the governor's race, with data centers and immigration issues prominent, while in Texas, the Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is close, with controversies around Talarico's religious affiliations and local concerns about visas, data centers, and mosque construction influencing conservative voters.

Virginia pro-life leaders, including Olivia Gans Turner of the Virginia Society for Human Life, are urging voters to reject Ballot Question 1 during early voting, warning that the amendment would override existing laws protecting unborn children and women. Turner emphasized that the amendment, which would allow abortions up to birth, is misleadingly worded and would eliminate the state's ability to enact protective laws, while medical professionals opposing the measure are being encouraged to sign a letter against it.

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived a botched lethal injection, sparking debate over the death penalty and contrasting sharply with liberal support for abortion up to birth and opposition to medical care for babies who survive abortions. Virginia's former governor Ralph Northam, a pediatric neurosurgeon, publicly admitted to and defended infanticide practices, highlighting the state's controversial stance on abortion survivors' rights.