Tom Perriello Campaign Directs Funds to Rural GroundGame Ahead of Virginia Races

Tom Perriello for Congress made a $15,500 donation on September 1, 2026, to Rural GroundGame, a Democratic advocacy committee focused on rural areas of Virginia. The contribution comes as Perriello campaigns for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 5th District. Rural GroundGame provides staff, training, and resources to Democratic candidates and local committees across the Commonwealth.

Rural GroundGame was founded in 2019 to support Democratic candidates in regions where the party has historically received limited funding. The organization has assisted dozens of campaigns and committees, making millions of voter contacts through field programs and communications efforts. In recent cycles, it backed Democratic contenders in House of Delegates and state Senate races, as well as federal contests including support for Democratic presidential and Senate candidates.

Perriello previously served as a U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 5th District from 2009 to 2011. During that time, his record aligned with Democratic priorities on major legislation. His current campaign committee has raised over $2 million, with significant support from individual donors including large contributions linked to figures such as George Soros and the Avaaz Foundation.

Rural GroundGame receives funding from sources including the Sixteen Thirty Fund, which has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the group in recent years. Additional donors include Hunter Bourne and Win Virginia. The organization directs resources toward Democratic candidates in rural Virginia localities, including efforts in areas like Lynchburg and the Shenandoah Valley.

This latest transfer from Perriello’s committee highlights ongoing financial ties between his campaign and groups advancing Democratic candidates statewide. Rural GroundGame has reported expenditures supporting Democratic office-seekers in multiple Virginia districts. Perriello’s donation positions his campaign in alignment with these activities aimed at electing Democrats in rural communities.

Other recipients of support from Rural GroundGame include various Democratic candidates for state legislative seats and local offices. The group has also engaged in independent expenditures favoring Democratic federal candidates in prior elections. Perriello’s contribution adds to the network of funding flowing to these efforts ahead of upcoming contests.

Lynchburg is an independent city in Central Virginia.