Virginia Utility Executive Jackson Reasor Funds Democratic Senate Bid Through ActBlue

Jackson Reasor of Glen Allen, Virginia, employed by Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, contributed $2,500 to ActBlue Virginia on August 23, 2026, earmarked for a Virginia candidate. The donation supports Schuyler VanValkenburg’s campaign for state Senate. Reasor has directed funds to other Democratic efforts in recent cycles, including $2,000 to Abigail Spanberger’s gubernatorial bid and $2,000 to Shannon Taylor’s race for Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Additional contributions from Reasor include $2,000 to Rodney Willett’s delegate campaign, $1,500 to the Democratic Party of Henrico County, $1,250 to Kimberly Adams for delegate, $1,025 to May Nivar for delegate, $1,000 to Andrew Schear for delegate, and $1,000 to Shannon Taylor’s attorney general effort. These transfers total over $14,000 in documented state-level giving. No contributions from Reasor to Republican candidates appear in available records.

ActBlue Virginia serves as a conduit for Democratic fundraising, channeling individual donations to party-aligned candidates and committees. Reasor’s pattern of support through this platform aligns with backing Democratic office seekers who advance policies on taxation, regulation, and social issues often opposed by Republican voters in Virginia. By routing funds to these recipients, Reasor provides resources that sustain campaigns promoting expanded government roles in energy and local governance.

Past Democratic legislative actions in Virginia on utility oversight and environmental mandates have drawn Republican criticism for increasing costs to ratepayers and businesses. Reasor’s donations enable candidates positioned to continue such approaches. This financial backing from a utility sector professional raises questions about alignment with interests that prioritize market-driven solutions over regulatory expansion.

Reasor’s contributions demonstrate consistent engagement with Democratic fundraising networks in the Commonwealth. The August 2026 transfer to ActBlue Virginia for VanValkenburg extends this activity into the current cycle. Virginia Republicans have highlighted the need for candidates who favor lower taxes and reduced bureaucracy, contrasting with the platforms supported by these donations.

Henrico County is a county in the Richmond region. Its county seat is Laurel.