Reginald Brown Funds Push to Reshape Virginia Marriage Definition

Reginald Brown, a lawyer based in Alexandria, Virginia, contributed $100,000 on September 4, 2026, to Virginians for Marriage Equality. This organization leads the campaign for a constitutional amendment that would remove the existing language limiting marriage to one man and one woman while adding explicit recognition for same-sex unions. The measure appears on the November 2026 ballot after legislative approval in prior sessions.

Brown has made additional political contributions in Virginia over recent years. Records show he directed $100,000 to A Safer Virginia PAC in 2025. He also gave $75,826 to the campaign of Jason Miyares for Attorney General. Further donations include $5,000 to Danny Diggs for Senate and $5,000 to Kirk McPike for Delegate.

Kirk McPike serves as a Democratic delegate from Alexandria and acts as co-chair of the Virginians for Marriage Equality campaign. McPike has advocated for the constitutional change that would affirm same-sex marriage in state law. Brown separately contributed $5,000 directly to McPike campaign efforts.

Brown has supported other candidates across party lines, including $10,000 to Alyia Gaskins in her bid for Alexandria city mayor. His giving pattern includes substantial sums to Republican-aligned groups such as the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus. These contributions total over $195,000 in state races according to available reports.

The donation to Virginians for Marriage Equality aligns Brown with efforts to embed new definitions of marriage into the Virginia Constitution. McPike position on the amendment reflects support for policies that prioritize expanded recognition of same-sex relationships over longstanding traditional standards. By funding the organization tied to McPike, Brown provides resources that advance the same positions McPike promotes in the legislature.

This pattern of support raises questions about consistency with priorities that emphasize preserving established family structures in Virginia law. Brown employment at a major law firm places him in a position to influence policy through financial means. The $100,000 contribution occurs as voters prepare to decide the fate of the marriage-related ballot question in the fall election.

Alexandria is an independent city in Northern Virginia.

Alexandria is an independent city in Northern Virginia.