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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-04 17:44 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 17:44 EST
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# Portsmouth voters reject school construction sales tax

Portsmouth voters rejected a proposed 1% sales tax for school construction and renovations, one of six Hampton Roads localities where it failed.

Section: [Elections](/hampton-roads/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WTKR News 3](https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/portsmouth/portsmouth-voters-reject-sales-tax-referendum-for-school-construction-and-renovations), 2026-11-04 17:44 EST: Portsmouth voters reject sales tax referendum for school construction and renovations

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