# Virginia constitutional amendment opposition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/virginia-constitutional-amendment-opposition > Updated: 2026-09-18T18:15:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Catholic Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington has directed priests across 70 parishes in Northern Virginia to urge parishioners to vote against two proposed constitutional amendments on the November 3 ballot. Ballot Question 1 concerns abortion access, which Burbidge describes as a measure that would allow for ‘unregulated abortions’ and potentially remove parental involvement in decisions for minors. Ballot Question 2 involves the definition of marriage; Burbidge, in coordination with Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout, stated the amendment fails to respect the ‘sanctity of marriage’ or the ‘sacred union of one man and one woman.’ While the amendments are supported by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Attorney General Jay Jones, the Catholic opposition is being organized through the ‘Catholics Vote No’ campaign to reach the state’s Catholic population as early voting begins. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Virginia Catholic Bishop urges opposition to constitutional amendments Catholic Bishop Michael Burbidge is urging Virginia Catholics to vote against two constitutional amendments regarding abortion rights and marriage definitions ahead of the November election. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-catholic-bishop-urges-opposition-to-constitutional-amendments ### 2026-09-14: Virginia Bishop urges opposition to abortion and marriage amendments Bishop Michael Burbidge has instructed priests in the Diocese of Arlington to urge Catholics to vote against two Virginia constitutional amendments concerning abortion access and marriage definitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-bishop-urges-opposition-to-abortion-and-marriage-amendments --- Cite as: Virginia constitutional amendment opposition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/virginia-constitutional-amendment-opposition