“Virginia legislators seem oblivious to the fact that the general public’s confidence in government is eroded by the perception that their legislators engage in pay-to-play politics. A poll undertaken in 2021 by the Wason Center shows that nearly four out of five Virginians, irrespective of political party, think that large donors have too much influence in our elections.” 88 percent of Virginians want full disclosure of campaign donations.
— Nancy Morgan, BigMoneyOutVA Executive Committee Member
May 27th, 2025
Defending Democracy at the Local Level
High School Students Urge Leesburg Town Council to Support Democracy Over Dollars
March 25, 2025
Virginia’s General Assembly takes a small step towards reining in dependency on big money donors
But More Work Needs to be Done
January 3, 2025
A New Year’s “Shout Out” for Investigative Journalists Covering Campaign Finance Issues in Virginia
They are “Minding the Store”
September 2, 2024
Curbing the influence of money in our Virginia elections
Will our Legislators introduce campaign finance https://www.bigmoneyoutva.org/reform after years of inaction?
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July 4th: Let's Declare Independence from Big Money in Virginia Politics
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…”
These powerful words sparked a revolution in 1776—an audacious call for liberty, equality, and self-governance. Today, those revolutionary ideals feel distant and remind us of the values we aspire to but haven't yet fully achieved. Check out how you can take action.
July 4, 2025
Ready, Set, Reform! Let’s Get Big Money Out of Virginia Politics
It's time to turn energy into action. As momentum grows for reform, let's all build our knowledge and learn about best practices around the country to address the influence of money in our elections.
You're Invited: Join our upcoming virtual Roundtable discussion on Monday, July 14th at 6:30. . Uncover how states are taking steps to expose dark money and reclaim transparency in elections. Register here.
June 30, 2025
They Spoke Up for Democracy. Now It’s Your Turn to Ask Where Virginia Candidates Stand
Two weeks ago, four courageous high school students stepped up to defend our democracy. Standing before the Leesburg Town Council, they spoke with clarity and conviction, urging local leaders to take a stand against the outsized influence of money in politics. Their message was simple but powerful: Democracy should belong to people, not special interests.
June 8, 2025
Read our Letters to the Editor
No more smoke and mirrors, just vote. 2/22/2025
Minding the Store, 11/20/2024
Disenchanged with our political system, 11/2/2024
How much is enough, 6/13/2024
James Madison Would be Disappointed, 3/14/2024
Earning the Public’s Trust, 1/10/2024
Limit Election Spending in Virgnia, 11/18/2023
Campaign finance, Constitution Day, 9/21/2023
Virginia’s Lenient Campaign Finance Laws, 6/20/2023
Fix It, 6/4/2023
As General Assembly Elections Approach, Demand Transparency, 2/18/23
Five Republican members of the VA House of Delegates Shut Down Democracy….Again, 2/15/23
Vote Out Lawmakers Who Won’t Ban the Use ofCampaign Funds for Their Personal Use, 2/14/23
Will Dark Money Groups Stop Virginia Campaign Finance Reform?, 1/29/23
Support Campaign Finance Laws, 1/25/23
Santos is another reason why we need to overturn Citizens United, 1/18/23
Curb Money in Politics through a Constitutional Amendment, 11/10/22
A Shout Out for our Constitution, 9/15/2022
Why Celebrate Constitution Day? 9/13/2022
The Sunshine Factor, 4/22/22
Is Virginia a “Backwater” in Terms of Campaign Finance Reform? 4/13/22
Get Money Out of Politics, 2/15/2022
O’Quinn Get Serious About Campaign Finance, 2/12/2022
A slow but hopeful start 2/6/2022
Virginians want campaign finance reform along with their new maps, 1/13/2022
Virtual Town Hall on Election Reform Today, 10/26/2021
Taxation without Representation, 6/6/2021
Big Money, 3/9/2021
State Senate ignores chance to fix campaign finances,3/9/2021
Virginia is in dire need of campaign finance reform, 2/22,2021
Senate Kills Bill about Dominion, 2/22/2021
The U.S. Covid-19 Pandemic Response Hurt by a Weakened Health-care System, 5/13/2020
The anniversary of a big mistake and a bipartisan way to fix it, 1/23/2020
How you lost your voice and how you can get it back,1/17/2020