Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed a bill sending several constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, redistricting, and abortion to Virginia voters.
Continuing her legislative blitz, Spanberger signed bills approving three major left-wing priorities for the November ballot. In a statement, the governor defended the move as responding to national “attacks” on Americans’ rights and freedoms.
“Virginia voters deserve the opportunity to respond to the nationwide attacks on our rights, freedoms, and elections. Everyone deserves the freedom to marry who they love — and Virginia’s Constitution should affirm that all families are welcome in our Commonwealth,” she said.
“Women in Virginia deserve the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions without politicians dictating their choices. When Virginians have paid their debt to society, they deserve to regain their right to vote. And when other states take extreme measures, I trust Virginia voters to respond,” Spanberger added.
Regarding the bill that sent a new redistricting map heavily favoring Democrats to the voters, Spanberger stressed it was “temporary and responsive.”
