Virginia Beach voters choose to support 10-1 election system

State Sen. Rouse outlines next steps for Virginia Beach election reform

Virginia Beach voters have approved a new election system championed by State Senator Aaron Rouse, with 54% supporting the 10-1 model in Tuesday's closely-watched referendum.The approved system means residents will vote for one city council member who represents their specific neighborhood, plus the mayor. The measure now heads to the state legislature in Richmond for final approval."It's a great night for Virginia," said Rouse, who supported th…

Virginia Beach voters back 10-district voting plan

A sign in support of the modified 7-3-1 voting system outside a Virginia Beach polling place. (Photo by Zach D. Roberts/WHRO)By John-Henry Doucette/WHRO City voters on Tuesday supported a 10-district voting system that has been used in two election cycles but was never codified in the city charter. The victory means the process of formally including the system in the charter may go forward for state approval before Virginia Beach elections next …

Voters appear to side with keeping 10-1 voting system in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Voters in Virginia's largest city appeared to have made their voices heard on how they want to elect members to City Council and School Board. With 100% of precincts reporting, 53% of voters selected "yes" on the city's voting system referendum, according to unofficial election results — meaning, they support the 10-1 system that has been used in 2022 and 2024 local elections where the city is divided into 10 distric…

Virginia Beach voters choose to support 10-1 election system

Virginia Beach voters went to the polls to decide whether to keep the 10-1 system or move to a modified 7-3-1 system with three at-large seats.