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Tom Perriello
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Virginia
$43.4K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Tom Perriello is trading at 17% to win the VA-05 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age51 years old (Oct 9, 1974)
GenderMale
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LocationVirginia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationYale University (B.A., 1996)
Notable personal detailsThomas Stuart Price Perriello is an American politician and diplomat who represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011. He earned a B.A. from Yale University (1996) and a J.D. from Yale University (2001). He later served in U.S. diplomatic roles including Special Envoy for the Africa Great Lakes region (2015–2016) and U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan (2024–present).
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on high-income individuals and closing corporate tax loopholes to finance expanded public programs such as universal pre-K, free community college, rural broadband, and other investments. Advocated specific surtaxes and higher rates on top incomes and proposals to require better corporate tax reporting.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and defending the Affordable Care Act, expanding access through measures such as Medicaid expansion and a public option, and reducing prescription drug costs. Has a record of voting for the ACA and advocating for government measures to increase coverage rather than wholesale privatization or repeal.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform including expanded legal pathways and protections for immigrants, and has publicly advocated for reform-oriented, humane approaches to enforcement rather than mass deportation. Has a track record of promoting pro-reform positions through leadership roles at the Center for American Progress and earlier public statements as a member of Congress.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Tom Perriello voted in Congress for measures restricting federal funding of abortion (e.g., the Stupak amendment) and has been described in earlier reporting as holding anti-abortion views. In later campaigns he apologized for those votes and ran on an explicitly pro-choice platform, creating a record with conflicting statements and actions on abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports clean energy and emissions-reduction policies, including a vote for the 2009 American Clean Energy and Security Act; has advocated sustainable energy and opposed major fracked-gas pipeline projects in Virginia.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks for gun sales and has expressed support for President Obama’s post–Sandy Hook gun safety efforts; favors gun safety measures while respecting lawful ownership.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Tom Perriello is back in the news because he is running in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary and has advanced to the November general election matchup against Republican Rep. John McGuire. Recent coverage has focused on the primary contest, the district’s political lean, and how turnout could shape the race. Other reports are broader Virginia election previews and do not add major new developments about Perriello himself.
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Articles
WWJLA1 month ago
POLLS OPEN: What you need to know for Virginia's Primary Election Day
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WEWashington Examiner1 month ago
The Democrats hoping to flip Virginia's battleground House seats
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BNBreitbart News Network1 month ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary
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NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot29 days ago
Editorial: Va.’s congressional candidates should model respect in campaigns
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Latest Polls
VA-05 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.1M
$1.6M
$1.1M
$535.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.1M
$1.5M
$629.1K
$33.1K
Source: FEC
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