One-Sided Giving

Donors from certain occupations tend to support one side or the other, while some occupations give more equally to Republicans and Democrats.

Source: Campaign contribution information Virginia Department of Elections; occupation coding based on VPAP research.

Methodology: Includes cash contributions (Sch. A) to committees controlled by the following Republican and Democratic candidates: statewide office holders, sitting legislators, candidates for statewide office in 2021 (including primary losers), and non-incumbent candidates for the House of Delegates in November 2021. Donations received from January 2020 through August 31, 2021.

Sept. 21, 2021