Article III.

Section 15.

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18511830

In all elections, votes shall be given openly, or viva voce, and not by ballot; but dumb persons entitled to suffrage may vote by ballot.

Summary:

Election Date: October 25, 1851

Votes For Ratification: 67562

Votes Against Ratification: 9933

Percent for Ratification: 87%

Percent Against Ratification: 13%

Notes: Election was held 10/23/1851-10/25/1851.

Amendment Source: 1851 Virginia Constitution

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18511830

In all elections in this Commonwealth, to any office or place of trust, honor or profit, the votes shall be given openly or viva voce, and not by ballot.

Summary: New section. Mandates viva voce voting in all elections to any office or place of trust, honour, or profit

Election Date: April 1, 1830

Votes For Ratification: 26055

Votes Against Ratification: 15536

Percent for Ratification: 63%

Percent Against Ratification: 37%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1830 Virginia Constitution

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