The Queer Agenda

The Queer Agenda

What’s on the ballot for LGBTQ+ people in 2026

A guide to nine measures in seven states, from Virginia’s marriage ban to Washington’s school sports proposal.

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Levi Chambers
Oct 23, 2026
An intersex-inclusive Pride flag with rainbow stripes and a purple circle waves in front of a city building.
An intersex-inclusive Pride flag at New York City’s 2024 Pride parade. Archival photo by Tong Su on Unsplash

Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 two years ago. Now they’re being asked to repeal it with another Amendment 3. Same-sex couples have married in Virginia for twelve years. The state still hasn’t removed its constitutional ban.

Those are the kinds of details I want this guide to make clear. There are nine measures to follow across seven states this November. Some deal with marriage and equal protection. Others restrict school sports, facilities or medical care for trans young people.

Early voting has started in all seven states. Find yours below, and pay attention to its ballot-return deadline. A postmark that works in Washington won’t work in Arizona.

Updated Oct. 23, 2026. Election Day is Nov. 3.

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