1977 Virginia ballot measures

The 1977 Virginia State Elections took place on Election Day, November 8, 1977, the same day as the Gubernatorial, Lieutenant gubernatorial, Attorney General and Virginia House of Delegates elections, which are always held in off-years. The only other statewide elections on the ballot were five government bond referendums, which were referred to the voters by the Virginia General Assembly.^[1]

Bond Question 1

The Educational Facilities Act allows the Commonwealth to sell a maximum of $86,475,000 dollars in bonds for the purpose of raising funds to pay for capital projects at state-supported colleges, universities, museums and other educational facilities.

Question 1
Choice	Votes	%
Yes	594,098	67.63
No	284,375	32.37
Total votes	878,473	100.00
Source: - Official Results

Bond Question 2

Voters were asked the following question:

"Shall Chapter 651, Acts of the General Assembly of 1977, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the maximum amount of $21,525,000 pursuant to Article X, Section 9(b) of the Constitution of Virginia for correctional facilities, take effect?"

Question 2
Choice	Votes	%
Yes	537,172	63.78
No	305,055	36.22
Total votes	842,227	100.00
Source: - Official Results

Bond Question 3

Voters were asked the following question:

"Shall Chapter 652, Acts of the General Assembly of 1977, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the maximum amount of $4,000,000 pursuant to Article X, Section 9(b) of the Constitution of Virginia for mental health facilities, take effect?"

Question 3
Choice	Votes	%
Yes	623,139	73.13
No	228,953	26.87
Total votes	852,092	100.00
Source: - Official Results

Bond Question 4

The Parks and Recreational Facilities Act allows the Commonwealth to sell a maximum of $5,000,000 dollars in bonds for the purpose of raising funds to pay for capital projects at state-supported parks and recreational facilities.

Question 4
Choice	Votes	%
Yes	531,176	63.45
No	305,883	36.54
Total votes	837,059	100.00
Source: - Official Results

Bond Question 5

Voters were asked the following question:

"Shall Chapter 654, Acts of the General Assembly of 1977, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the maximum amount of $8,000,000 pursuant to Article X, Section 9(b) of the Constitution of Virginia for port facilities, take effect?"