Virginia Campaign Finance Overview
Virginia ranks 13th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Virginia raised a combined $99.8M and spent $98.2M during this period. The state is home to 75 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Virginia ZIP codes contributed $596.0M across 933 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Virginia
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 37 | $65.6M | 65.7% |
| Republicans | 34 | $34.1M | 34.2% |
Democratic candidates in Virginia outraised their Republican counterparts by $31.5M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 9 | $35.2M |
| House | 66 | $64.6M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Virginia
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaine, Timothy Michael | DEM | Senate | $22.0M |
| 2 | Vindman, Yevgeny 'eugene' | DEM | House | $18.1M |
| 3 | Cao, Hung | REP | Senate | $9.8M |
| 4 | Kiggans, Jennifer | REP | House | $6.5M |
| 5 | Anderson, Derrick | REP | House | $3.4M |
| 6 | Cotter Smasal, Missy | DEM | House | $3.3M |
| 7 | Subramanyam, Suhas | DEM | House | $2.9M |
| 8 | Wittman, Robert J. Mr. | REP | House | $2.8M |
| 9 | Mcclellan, Jennifer | DEM | House | $2.8M |
| 10 | Connolly, Gerald Edward | DEM | House | $2.5M |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Virginia
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 22201 | Arlington | $46.5M |
| 20169 | Haymarket | $36.7M |
| 22219 | Arlington | $36.4M |
| 22101 | Mclean | $34.8M |
| 22314 | Alexandria | $28.7M |
| 20191 | Reston | $26.5M |
| 22203 | Arlington | $23.0M |
| 22209 | Arlington | $21.1M |
| 22207 | Arlington | $18.0M |
| 22313 | Alexandria | $16.3M |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Virginia is 22201 in Arlington, where individual donors contributed $46.5M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Virginia, total spending reached $98.2M against $99.8M raised, representing a 98% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Virginia in 2024?
Federal candidates from Virginia raised a combined $99.8M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 13th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 37 Democratic and 34 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Virginia?
The top fundraiser in Virginia was Kaine, Timothy Michael, who raised $22.0M running for Senate as a DEM candidate.
What ZIP code in Virginia donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 22201 in Arlington, Virginia is the top-donating ZIP code with $46.5M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Virginia?
Democrats outraise Republicans in Virginia, with Democratic candidates collecting $65.6M (65.7%) compared to $34.1M (34.2%) for Republicans.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Virginia. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.