Background on Tim Kaine's political history in Virginia

Public records maintained by the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project include information related to Tim Kaine's turn as Lt. Governor (2002-06) and Governor (2006-2010).

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Virginia has no contribution limits. Candidates for state and local office can accept unlimited donations from individuals, companies, labor unions, partnerships – anyone other than foreign nationals.

• Lt. Governor and Governor
  • Top Donors
    
  • Donors by Occupation
  
  
  • Kaine for Lt. Governor
  • Kaine Inaugural Fund 2002
  • TIM PAC/Kaine for Governor
  • Kaine Inaugural Fund 2006
  • Moving Virginia Forward (Leadership PAC) 2006-10
  • New Virginia PAC (Super PAC) 2012
    
    
• Richmond City Council/Mayor
  VPAP did not track political donations to local candidates during Kaine's tenure (1995-2001) on Richmond City Council.

ENTERTAINMENT AND GIFTS

While he was in office, Virginia politicians could accept entertainment and personal gifts in any amount and from anyone.

Gifts Reported by Kaine (2001-2008)

PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

Under Virginia law, elected officials must make an annual disclosure of about their personal finances – such as stock ownerships, business partnerships, real estate holdings – that could pose a possible conflict with their official duties.

Kaine's Statement of Economic Interests

• 2005 VPAP database / PDF
• 2006 VPAP database / PDF
• 2007 VPAP database / PDF
• 2008 VPAP database / PDF
• 2009 VPAP database / PDF