What does a YES vote on Arlington County mean?

Arlington County could borrow up to $80,000,000 by issuing bonds for Arlington Public Schools capital projects.

What does a NO vote on Arlington County mean?

Arlington County would not issue these $80,000,000 in bonds.

How many votes does Arlington 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 Arlington 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.

Arlington County — Arlington Public Schools

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

What it does: QUESTION: Shall Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general obligation bonds in the maximum principal amount of $80,000,000 to finance, together with other available funds, the cost of various capital projects for Arlington Public Schools?
A YES vote means: Arlington County could borrow up to $80,000,000 by issuing bonds for Arlington Public Schools capital projects.
A NO vote means: Arlington County would not issue these $80,000,000 in bonds.
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: Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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

Official text: source

Background

Arlington County says this is one of five bond referenda totaling $264 million on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The projects come from the county's FY 2027-FY 2036 Capital Improvement Program and Arlington Public Schools' CIP, adopted June 18, 2026.

According to the county, the $80,000,000 for Arlington Public Schools would cover a Jamestown Elementary School refresh ($29,000,000), an Oakridge Elementary School refresh ($31,000,000), and major building-systems infrastructure ($20,000,000).

The county says the School Board may reallocate the money among other projects in its Capital Improvement Plan.

Put on the ballot by Arlington County Board, as part of the FY 2027-FY 2036 Capital Improvement Program adopted June 18, 2026 (bond referendum resolution date and vote not stated on the county page).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Arlington County mean?: Arlington County could borrow up to $80,000,000 by issuing bonds for Arlington Public Schools capital projects.
What does a NO vote on Arlington County mean?: Arlington County would not issue these $80,000,000 in bonds.
How many votes does Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington County ballot.

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