Inauguration Fundraising: 2009-2026

Every four years, when a new Governor is sworn in, a special type of political committee is used to raise money and pay for the events of the inauguration. While the full reports of fundraising and spending won't be available until March, large donations of $10,000 or more must be reported within three business days. See how much inaugural committees have raised from large donors in recent years and a breakdown of the contributors.

Originally Published January 6, updated January 23.

Notes: Includes schedule A cash donations through December 31 of the year prior to inauguration, to the Governor-elect's inaugural committee. Only includes large contributions of $10,000 or more. Excludes transfers from other committees controlled by the Governor-elect.

Sources: Large contribution reports filed by inaugural committees through the start of the General Assembly session of the year prior to inauguration with the Virginia Department of Elections.