What does a YES vote on Amherst County mean?

Pari-mutuel wagering would be allowed at satellite facilities in Amherst County under state law.

What does a NO vote on Amherst County mean?

Pari-mutuel wagering at satellite facilities would not be permitted in Amherst County by this vote.

How many votes does Amherst County need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Amherst County?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Amherst County — Offtrack Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

What it does: Shall pari-mutuel wagering be permitted in Amherst County at satellite facilities in accordance with Chapter 29 (§ 59.1-364 et seq.) of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia?
A YES vote means: Pari-mutuel wagering would be allowed at satellite facilities in Amherst County under state law.
A NO vote means: Pari-mutuel wagering at satellite facilities would not be permitted in Amherst County by this vote.
Needed to pass: A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean: Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Amherst County mean?: Pari-mutuel wagering would be allowed at satellite facilities in Amherst County under state law.
What does a NO vote on Amherst County mean?: Pari-mutuel wagering at satellite facilities would not be permitted in Amherst County by this vote.
How many votes does Amherst County need to pass?: A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on Amherst County?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Amherst County ballot.

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