Isle of Wight County — General Retail Sales Tax for School Capital Projects

What it does

Shall Isle of Wight County, Virginia be authorized to levy a general retail sales tax at a rate not to exceed one percent (1%), with the revenues to be used solely for capital projects for new construction or major renovation of schools serving Isle of Wight County, Virginia, including related bond and loan financing costs, and that the tax shall expire on June 30, 2046?

A YES vote means

Isle of Wight County could levy an added local sales tax of up to 1%, used only for new construction or major renovation of schools, including related bond and loan costs, expiring June 30, 2046.

A NO vote means

Isle of Wight County would not levy this added local sales tax for schools.

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.

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Official text: source

Background

Isle of Wight County says the tax would be used only for new construction or major renovation of schools. It would expire when the related bonds or loans are repaid, no later than June 30, 2046.

The county says the tax would not apply to unprepared food or feminine hygiene products. If approved, it would likely take effect July 1, 2027 and no earlier than May 1, 2027, and is expected to raise $3,500,000 a year.

According to the county, a no vote means the Board of Supervisors would rely on traditional funding sources, mainly the real estate tax.

Put on the ballot by Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, 2026 (resolution date and vote not confirmed from an accessible official record).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Isle of Wight County mean?

Isle of Wight County could levy an added local sales tax of up to 1%, used only for new construction or major renovation of schools, including related bond and loan costs, expiring June 30, 2046.

What does a NO vote on Isle of Wight County mean?

Isle of Wight County would not levy this added local sales tax for schools.

How many votes does Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight 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.