School Board Fundraising on the Rise

School board candidates have raised $1,100,000 more this year than they had at the same time four years ago, a 66% increase. While the amount of money has grown, the source of these donations remains nearly the same, with candidates raising the majority of their funds from Virginians, small donors, and self-financing.

Donations to School Board Candidates

Notes: Amount raised by school board candidate committees from January 1st through August 31st.

Virginians - Individuals (other than the candidate) with a Virginia address

Self-financing - Loans and donations made to the campaign with a candidate's personal funds, or from another committee they control

Small Donors - Those who have given $100 or less during election cycle

Other - Party, caucus or candidate committees; single interest groups; and all other donors not grouped elsewhere

Out-of-state - Individuals and companies with a non-Virginia address, excluding lobbying clients, single-interest groups, or party committees.

Source: Campaign finance reports filed with the Virginia Department of Elections.