Question 1
This amendment asked voters to reduce the minimum age for qualified voters of the State from 21 to 18. This amendment was introduced in order to synchronize Virginia State Constitution with the U.S. Constitution following the recent passage of the 26th Amendment in 1971.
Question 1
Choice |
Votes |
% |
Yes |
765,635 |
76.22 |
No |
238,937 |
23.78 |
Question 2
This amendment asked voters to extend in the legal definition of "city" to any incorporated community which became a city as provided by law before 12 P.M. on July 1, 1971.
Question 2
Choice |
Votes |
% |
Yes |
679,025 |
78.04 |
No |
191,073 |
21.96 |