Trade
Supports ending the administration's tariffs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Tom S. P. Perriello
Candidate for U.S. House · Virginia · District 5
THE PERSON
Background
Tom Perriello is a former U.S. representative for Virginia's 5th District, serving from 2009 to 2011, and a former U.S. special envoy under President Obama. He grew up in Albemarle County and has worked in diplomacy and advocacy.
Roots
- Former U.S. representative
- Former U.S. special envoy
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Foreign policy
Supports ending the war with Iran.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government ethics
Supports banning congressional insider trading and dark money, and rejects corporate PAC and lobbyist donations.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Cost of living
Prioritizes more affordable healthcare, childcare and housing and greater retirement security; the reviewed overview does not give a complete financing plan.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Virginia Department of Elections · November 3, 2026 federal candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domain · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.