Clean Virginia made a $10,000 donation on April 17, 2026, to Friends of Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, the campaign committee for the Virginia Senate candidate representing District 39. The contribution is part of broader support from the Clean Virginia Fund, which has provided a total of $20,000 to Bennett-Parker for Senate in the 2026 cycle according to campaign finance records. Bennett-Parker, a Democrat serving in the Virginia Senate after previously holding a House of Delegates seat in Alexandria, has received substantial backing from the organization in recent years.
Clean Virginia is a nonprofit group founded in 2018 by investor Michael Bills, who has contributed over $27 million to the associated Clean Virginia Fund since its inception. The fund operates as a political action committee focused on supporting candidates who oppose contributions from Virginia’s regulated utility companies, particularly Dominion Energy. Its stated mission centers on advancing policies for what it describes as clean and affordable energy while reducing the influence of utility monopolies in state politics. The group has directed nearly all of its donations to Democratic candidates and committees across Virginia.
In the 2026 cycle alone, the Clean Virginia Fund has made additional contributions to other recipients, including $20,000 to McPike for Delegate – Kirk, $10,000 to Rivera for Delegate – Eileen, $10,037 to Next Chapter PAC, $10,000 to The Impact Center, and $5,000 to Jones Inaugural Committee 2026. Smaller amounts have gone to committees such as Smith for Delegate – Cheryl. Historical records show the fund has spent millions primarily backing Democratic campaigns in General Assembly races, with totals exceeding $11 million in some prior cycles. A small number of past contributions went to Republican candidates, including delegates such as Carrie Coyner, Amanda Batten, Lee Ware, and Joe McNamara.
The April donation occurs amid ongoing debates in Virginia over energy policy, data center growth, and utility regulation. Bennett-Parker has aligned with positions favoring restrictions on utility influence and promotion of alternative energy sources. Clean Virginia has endorsed and funded numerous Democratic candidates who pledge not to accept Dominion Energy contributions, creating a network of lawmakers committed to that stance. The fund’s major financial backer, Bills, has directed the bulk of his political giving through this vehicle, making it one of the largest sources of campaign funds in recent Virginia elections.
Campaign finance data from the Virginia Public Access Project tracks these transactions, showing the Clean Virginia Fund’s consistent pattern of support for candidates in both House and Senate contests. The organization maintains that its efforts promote good governance and environmental priorities. Bennett-Parker’s campaign has benefited from this support alongside other Democratic priorities in the 2026 election cycle. The donation reflects the ongoing role of large PAC contributions in Virginia state races.
