The2004Virginia State Elections took place onElection Day, November 2, 2004, the same day as thePresidential and theU.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]
The Apportionment Act amendment clarifies provisions concerning the effective date and implementation of decennialredistricting laws, especially when political vacancies occur.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes | 2,364,027 | 85.80 |
| No | 391,100 | 14.20 |
| Total votes | 2,755,127 | 100.00 |
| Source:- Official Results | ||
The Succession to the Office of Governor Act amendment clarifies who will become theactingGovernor of Virginia in the event of a sudden death, resignation, or other emergency circumstance. It adds the acting Speaker of theVirginia House of Delegates, President pro tempore of theVirginia Senate, and majority leader of theVirginia Senate to the list of officials that would succeed the Governor in such an instance (after theLieutenant Governor of Virginia, theAttorney General of Virginia, and the Speaker of theVirginia House of Delegates, which were already part of the list of succession). The amendment also allows theVirginia General Assembly to temporarily waive certain eligibility requirements in order for the Attorney General, Speaker, or acting Speaker to serve asacting Governor in the event of an emergency.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2,420,882 | 87.22 |
| No | 354,640 | 12.78 |
| Total votes | 2,775,522 | 100.00 |
| Source:- Official Results | ||
