“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

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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

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January 3, 2025

 A New Year’s “Shout Out” for Investigative Journalists Covering Campaign Finance Issues in Virginia

They are “Minding the Store”

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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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Let's have a moneyout shoutout for the Blacksburg Town Council

Following the lead of the Leesburg Town Council, the Blacksburg Town Council voted unanimously on August 12th to pass a resolution in support of campaign finance reform. Good governance advocates across the Commonwealth—regardless of political affiliation—celebrate leaders at every level who uphold Virginia’s Declaration of Rights, which states: “All power is vested in, and consequently derived from, the people.”

August 14, 2025

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

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

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