The1984Virginia State Elections took place onElection Day, November 6, 1984, the same day as theU.S. Presidential,U.S. Senate, andU.S. House elections in the state. The only statewide elections on the ballot were two constitutionalreferendums to amend theVirginia State Constitution. Because Virginia state elections are held on off-years, no statewide officers or state legislative elections were held. All referendums werereferred to the voters by theVirginia General Assembly.[1]
This amendment asked voters to permit members oflocal governing bodies to be elected or appointed tovacancies in the office ofmayor or boardchairman.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes | 1,131,019 | 70.69 |
| No | 468,843 | 29.31 |
| Total votes | 1,599,862 | 100.00 |
| Source:- Official Results | ||
This amendment asked voters to add aBalanced Budget Amendment to the state constitution.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,194,262 | 74.36 |
| No | 411,689 | 25.64 |
| Total votes | 1,605,951 | 100.00 |
| Source:- Official Results | ||
