Virginia · Virginia's 5th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Tom Perriello
Democratic
Former special envoy for Sudan (2024–2025), former U.S. representative (2009–2011)
2026 race · Virginia's 5th District
16% chance of winning · race rated Likely R
19% chance of winning · race rated Likely R
● Tom Perriello● John McGuireINC
Background
- Experience
- Statewide office or Congress
- Past races on file
- 2 (1 won)
Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in Virginia, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2010Lost
U.S. House · VA-5 Nov 2, 2010
D · 47.0% · 110,562 votes
- 2008Won
U.S. House · VA-5 Nov 4, 2008
D · 50.1% · 158,810 votes
Fundraising
- Raised
- $2.1M
- From individuals
- $2M
- Spent
- $629.1K
- Cash on hand
- $1.5M
Money: FEC, through Jul 15, 2026.
Opponents in 2026
- John McGuireRepublicanIncumbent