Newport News Question 1 is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Virginia.
What it does
Levy a 1% sales tax for a period of up to 20 years and use the revenue to fund the construction and renovation of public schools
On your ballot
Shall the City of Newport News, Virginia be allowed to enact an additional local retail sales tax of up to one percent (1%) to provide revenues that shall be used solely for capital projects for the construction or major renovation of schools serving the City of Newport News? This additional tax would expire on June 30, 2046.
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports levying a 1% sales tax for a period of up to 20 years and using the revenue to fund the construction and renovation of public schools in Newport News.
