Episode 2 of 3
Ratification of the Underwood Constitution
- When
- 1870
- Where
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
The Underwood Constitution was ratified by a popular vote in 1870, expanding suffrage and establishing new state governance structures.
The remainder of the Underwood Constitution was ratified by a popular vote of 210,585 to 9,136 and went into effect in 1870. This ratification established the basis for state elections in odd-numbered years, reflecting the timing of the constitutional adoption.
Sources
- Constitution of Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-28
- Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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