Elections
- Favola Campaign Committee Transfers Funds to Arlington County Democratic Committee
Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola’s campaign committee made a $2,500 contribution to the Arlington County Democratic Committee on March 20, 2026. The payment went to the committee located at PO Box 7132 in Arlington, Virginia.
- Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $5,000 to Kirk McPike Campaign
The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee tied to the Clean Virginia organization, made a $5,000 donation on April 21, 2026, to the Kirk McPike for Virginia committee. Kirk McPike serves as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 5th District, having won election in a 2026 special election after previously
- IBEW PAC Makes $2,600 Donation to Virginia Town Council Candidate Brendan Murphy
The IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund contributed $2,600 to Friends of Brendan Murphy on June 8, 2026. Brendan Murphy is a candidate for Leesburg Town Council in Virginia.
- Casino Operators for Skill PAC Contributes $2,500 to Jennifer Boysko
VA Operators for Skill made a donation of $2,500 on May 27, 2026, to Friends of Jennifer Boysko, the campaign committee for Virginia State Senator Jennifer Boysko. This contribution comes as part of the PAC’s ongoing support for candidates in Virginia races.
- Shashikant Gupta Contributes $25,000 to Rural GroundGame Supporting Virginia Efforts
Shashikant Gupta, chief executive of Apex Covantage based in Reston, Virginia, made a $25,000 donation on June 18, 2026, to Rural GroundGame. The contribution supports activities for a Virginia candidate through the organization, which focuses on rural areas in the state.
- Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association PAC Makes $25,000 Donation to House Speaker Don Scott
The Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee contributed $25,000 to Don Scott on July 9, 2026. The payment went to the recipient at 355 Crawford Street in Portsmouth, Virginia, in support of a Virginia candidate or political committee.
- David Reuther Contributes $4,530 to Virginia Democratic Committee
David Reuther, a retired resident of the Culpeper, Virginia area, made a donation of $4,530 on May 1, 2026, to the 7th Congressional District Democratic Committee. The contribution supports activities related to a Virginia candidate in the district.
- Las Vegas Casino MGM Resorts Donates to Virginia Democrat Jennifer Boysko
MGM Resorts International, the Las Vegas-based gaming company, contributed $2,500 to Friends of Jennifer Boysko on January 20, 2026. Boysko serves as a Democrat in the Virginia State Senate representing the 38th District, which covers parts of Fairfax County.
- Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $50,000 to Friends of Russet Perry
The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee tied to the nonprofit Clean Virginia, made a $50,000 donation on June 26, 2026, to Friends of Russet Perry, the campaign committee for Virginia State Senator Russet Perry. This contribution adds to the organization’s extensive record of financial support for candidates in Virginia elections.
- Virginia Land Developer Makes $2,500 Donation to Chesapeake City Council Member Jeff Jefferies
Taylor Grissom, a real estate developer based in Virginia Beach and president of Prempay Development LLC, contributed $2,500 on April 17, 2026, to Friends of Jeff Jefferies, the campaign committee supporting the Chesapeake City Council member. Grissom’s professional background centers on real estate development in the Hampton Roads region.
- Democratic Jennifer Woofter Contributes $11,074 to Rural GroundGame
Jennifer Woofter for Delegate contributed $11,074.05 to Rural GroundGame on January 14, 2026. The donation came from the committee associated with Jennifer Woofter, a Democrat who sought election to the Virginia House of Delegates in District 52, encompassing areas around Lynchburg.
- Data Center CloudHQ Donates to Democrat Legislative Black Caucus
CloudHQ LLC, a company that develops and operates hyperscale data centers with multiple campuses in Northern Virginia including Ashburn, Manassas, and Culpeper, made a $2,500 donation on April 28, 2026, to the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. The contribution was designated for a Virginia candidate.
- Amazon Donates $25,000 to Virginia House Democratic Caucus
Amazon made a $25,000 donation on June 17, 2026, to the House Democratic Caucus in Virginia. This contribution supports Democratic efforts in the state legislature.
- UFCW Local 400 Contributes $8,500 to Virginia AFL-CIO Ahead of Key Elections
UFCW Local 400, representing approximately 35,000 workers across grocery, retail, cannabis, health care, food processing, service and other industries in the Mid-Atlantic region, made a donation of $8,500.40 on April 1, 2026, to the Virginia American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. The contribution was directed for use in support of a Virginia
- Russet Perry Senate Campaign Committee Makes $2,500 Payment to Legislative Aide Alison Trahan
A recent campaign finance filing shows that the Friends of Russet Perry committee issued a $2,500 payment on June 14, 2026, to Alison Trahan, who resides in Stafford, Virginia. The transaction is recorded as compensation to a Virginia candidate or political committee recipient.
- Rivers Casino Portsmouth Contributes $25,000 to Democrats
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Virginia’s first permanent casino which opened in early 2023 following voter approval in Portsmouth, made a $25,000 donation on May 15, 2026, to United for Virginia’s Future PAC. The contribution is recorded in state campaign finance disclosures and supports the political action committee launched by former U.S.
- Out-of-State Donor Pamela Kogan Contributes to Fairfax County School Board Incumbent Melanie Meren
Washington, D.C. resident Pamela Kogan made a $3,000 contribution on May 16, 2026, to Friends of Melanie Meren, the campaign committee for Melanie Meren, the incumbent member of the Fairfax County Public Schools Board representing the Hunter Mill District. This donation brings Kogan’s total contributions to Meren’s committee to $5,000 according to records from the
- Clean Virginia Donates $10,000 to Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Campaign
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
- Fairfax County Pushes Automatic Advanced Course Enrollment Amid Equity Push
The recommendation calls for automatic enrollment of middle and high school students who demonstrate potential for success in advanced classes. A parental opt-out option would remain available to families.
- IBEW PAC Contributes $10,000 to Democratic Party of Virginia
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action Committee donated $10,000 on June 30, 2026, to the Democratic Party of Virginia to aid a state candidate. This contribution comes from a labor organization PAC that has raised over $12 million in receipts between January 2025 and May 2026, according to Federal Election Commission data.
- Northern Virginia Labor Federation AFL-CIO Contributes $20,000 to Delegate Candidate Sonia Vasquez Luna
The Northern Virginia Labor Federation AFL-CIO made a $20,000 donation on June 19, 2026, to the campaign of Sonia Vasquez Luna, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia House of Delegates District 20. The contribution comes as Luna, currently a member of the Manassas City Council, campaigns to represent areas including Manassas City, Manassas
- Maryland Laborers Union Check-Off Fund Donates $20,000 to Virginia PAC
The Laborers District Council Check-Off Fund contributed $20,000 to the Baltimore Washington Construction & Public Employees Laborers PAC on June 4, 2026. The donation supports activities for Virginia candidates through the Maryland-based PAC, which maintains its operations from Camp Springs.
- Democratic Party of Virginia Receives Substantial Transfer from Alexandria Committee
The Democratic Party of Virginia received a payment of $5,737.25 from the Alexandria Democratic Committee on April 8, 2026. The funds were directed to the state party organization headquartered at 1710 East Franklin Street in Richmond.
- Clean Virginia Fund Contributes $10,000 to Favola Campaign
The Clean Virginia Fund, a political action committee focused on opposing utility company influence in state politics, made a $10,000 donation to Favola for State Senate on April 17, 2026. The recipient is the campaign committee for Democratic State Senator Barbara Favola, who represents Virginia’s 31st Senate District covering portions of Arlington County.
- Barbara Fried Donates $10,000 to Virginia Future Generations PAC
Barbara Fried, president of Fried Companies Inc., a real estate development and management firm based in Crozet, Virginia, recently contributed $10,000 to the Virginia Future Generations PAC. The donation occurred on June 2, 2026.
- Firefighters Union PAC Transfers Nearly $10,000 to Local Affiliate in Fairfax
Fire Fighters Interested in Registration and Education PAC Virginia Non-Federal transferred $9,961.72 to FIREPAC Local 2068 on July 1, 2026. The recipient, located at 10500 Sager Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, is the political action committee affiliated with IAFF Local Union 2068, representing Fairfax County Professional Fire Fighters, Paramedics and 911 Dispatchers.
- IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund Contributes $2,600 to Virginia Candidate Brendan Murphy
The IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, made a $2,600 donation on June 8, 2026, to Friends of Brendan Murphy, the campaign committee for Brendan Murphy, who is seeking a seat on the Leesburg Town Council in Virginia. Murphy’s campaign is registered as an independent effort in the upcoming
- Joe Morrissey Spends Thousands on Radio Advertising
Audacy Operations received a payment of $8,290.56 from the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee on May 24, 2023. The transaction was recorded as an expenditure by the committee supporting Joseph Morrissey, the Democratic candidate for Virginia State Senate District 16.
- Greater VA Carpenters PEC Donates $25,000 to Democratic Party of Virginia
Greater VA Carpenters PEC contributed $25,000 to the Democratic Party of Virginia on June 30, 2026. The donation from the political action committee associated with carpenters in the state adds to the group’s ongoing support for Democratic causes and candidates in Virginia elections.
- Delegate Delores McQuinn Proposal Raises Concerns Over Bidding Transparency in Virginia
The proposal highlights ongoing debates about efficiency versus accountability in state procurement practices. In traditional RFP systems, multiple vendors submit detailed bids that are reviewed publicly to ensure the best value for taxpayers.
- Marlboro Cigarettes Contributes $25,000 to Virginia House Democrat Caucus
Altria Client Services LLC, a subsidiary of the major tobacco company Altria Group based in Richmond, Virginia, made a $25,000 donation on June 29, 2026, to the House Democratic Caucus supporting a Virginia candidate. This contribution adds to the company’s record of political giving in the state.
- Uber Technologies Contributes $25,000 to Democrat United for Virginia’s Future PAC
Uber Technologies Inc. made a $25,000 donation to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on June 1, 2026. The contribution supports the political action committee established in December 2025 by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger.
- Illinois Governor’s Nonprofit Sends $50,000 to Virginia Reproductive Freedom Group for State Candidate
Think Big America made a donation of $50,000 on June 25, 2026, to Virginians for Reproductive Freedom for use in support of a Virginia candidate. The group Think Big America was founded by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
- Lewis Payne Contributes $5,000 to ActBlue Virginia
Lewis Payne of Charlottesville, Virginia, donated $5,000 to ActBlue Virginia on May 19, 2026. The contribution supports a Virginia candidate through the Democratic fundraising platform.
- Labor Union PAC Donates $25,000 to Virginia Delegate Candidate Sonia Vasquez Luna
The Mid-Atlantic Laborers’ Political Education Fund contributed $25,000 on June 27, 2026, to the campaign of Sonia Vasquez Luna, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia House of Delegates District 20. The fund operates as the political arm of the Laborers’ International Union of North America Mid-Atlantic Region, which represents more than 40,000 union
- Wealthy Investor Michael Bills Fuels PAC with Half-Million Dollar Contribution Ahead of Virginia Elections
Michael Bills, founder and chief investment officer of Bluestem Asset Management LLC in Charlottesville, Virginia, contributed $500,000 to the Clean Virginia Fund on December 15, 2025. The Clean Virginia Fund serves as the political action committee affiliated with Clean Virginia, a nonprofit organization established in 2018 by Bills to counter the influence of utility companies
- Amazon Contributes $20,000 to Virginia Legislative Black Caucus
Amazon.com Services LLC contributed $20,000 on June 24, 2026, to the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus in support of a Virginia candidate. This donation adds to the company’s ongoing political engagement in the state.
- Missouri-Based Gaming Firm Contributes $5,000 to Virginia Joe Morrissey Senate Campaign
Curo Group, LLC, a company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, with interests in the gaming industry including casinos, lotteries and bingo, made a $5,000 cash contribution on January 11, 2022, to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee. The recipient committee supported Joseph Morrissey in his role as a Virginia state senator representing the 16th
- Dominion Energy Contributes $30,000 to Joe Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee
Dominion Energy PAC made a donation of $30,000 on June 14, 2023, to the Morrissey for State Senate 16 Committee. Dominion Energy, a major utility provider operating across Virginia, maintains a political action committee that supports candidates through contributions reported to state election authorities.
- Assembly and Spanberger made zero progress on Virginia energy challenges
By Steve Haner, The General Assembly’s order to purchase power instead of real power generation The Jefferson Forum’s June commentary outlines the energy challenges that Virginia faces in advance of the 2025 elections. Virginia is still lagging behind in the work of the 2026 Energy Legislation, despite the fact that the General Assembly and Abigail
- Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Limiting Data Sources for Canceling Voter Registrations
The 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly saw the approval of House Bill 111, a piece of legislation that imposes new restrictions on the cancellation of voter registrations by general registrars throughout the state. Introduced by Delegate Amy Laufer, this bill amends section 24.2-427 of the Code of Virginia to specify the limited circumstances
- Dominion Energy PAC Contributes $100,000 to Virginia Democratic Leadership Fund
Dominion Energy Inc. Political Action Committee – Virginia contributed $100,000 to Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow PAC on May 7, 2026.
- Significant Donation Fuels Democratic Campaign in Alfonso Lopez Virginia House Race
A donation of $4,500 was made on April 22, 2026, by Alfonso Lopez through ActBlue Virginia to support a Virginia candidate. This contribution adds to the fundraising efforts for Delegate Alfonso Lopez, who represents the 3rd District in the Virginia House of Delegates.
- Laborers Union Coalition Contributes Over $200,000 to Mid-Atlantic Political Education Fund
The Laborers Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition contributed $204,917.14 to the Mid-Atlantic Laborers’ Political Education Fund on April 20, 2026. This donation forms part of larger transfers from the coalition, which has provided more than $1.6 million to the fund in recent cycles.
- Parke Capshaw Contributes $5,000 to Virginia Supporting Democratic Efforts
Parke Capshaw of Charlottesville made a $5,000 donation on May 14, 2026, to ActBlue Virginia designated for a Virginia candidate. ActBlue serves as a primary fundraising platform for Democratic candidates and causes across the state.
- UFCW Local 400 Sends $9,460 Donation to Virginia AFL-CIO
UFCW Local 400 made a donation of $9,460.40 on May 1, 2026, to the Virginia American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. The contribution supports a Virginia candidate through the state labor federation.
- Defense Contractor Felipe Rodriguez Supports Democrat Virginia PAC with $5,000 Contribution
Felipe Rodriguez of Vienna, Virginia, employed by Aeronautical Systems Inc in the defense industry, made a $5,000 donation on May 8, 2026, to Defend Virginia PAC. The PAC, registered as a Democrat committee, has directed significant funds including $50,000 to Jones for Attorney General, supporting Jay Jones in his bid for Virginia Attorney General.
- Charlottesville Realtor Ben Cullop Donates to Virginia Future Generations PAC
Charlottesville realtor Ben Cullop made a $2,500 donation on May 18, 2026, to the Virginia Future Generations PAC. The contribution appears in campaign finance records for the Democratic leadership committee.
- Virginia Legislation Proposes Greater Local Control for Satellite Voting Offices
The Virginia General Assembly is considering important legislation that would transfer significant authority regarding the operation of voter satellite offices from local electoral boards to the elected governing bodies of counties and cities. House Bill 71, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to amend and reenact section 24.2-701.2 of the Code of Virginia, focusing
- Richmond Philanthropist Mary Sisson-Vaughan Contributes Over $5,000 to Killing Babies PAC
Richmond resident Mary Sisson-Vaughan donated $5,162.70 on May 7, 2026, to Pro-Choice Virginia d/b/a REPRO Rising Virginia Political Action Committee. The contribution supports the PAC’s efforts to back Virginia candidates aligned with its reproductive freedom priorities.