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A proud native Virginian, Tom Perriello has spent the last 25 years serving his community and country as a Congressman, diplomat, non-profit leader and teacher.
In 2008, Tom was elected to represent the people of Virginia's 5th District in Congress amidst the worst financial and housing crisis since the Great Depression. Supporting bold actions to prevent economic collapse, Tom delivered historic investments in infrastructure, education, law enforcement, and rural healthcare. He was widely recognized by supporters and critics for listening to all constituents and conducting over 100 hours of town hall meetings across the district. Tom stood up to intense political pressure from the insurance industry and corporate lobbyists to cast a vote to pass the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which delivered affordable health care access to more than 32,000 people in his district and brought down prescription drug prices. His vote meant that young people could stay on their family insurance until 26 years of age, and insurance companies could no longer deny coverage for pre or post natal care or kick people off their insurance for a pre-existing condition. He was also known for standing up to leadership in his own party to be tougher on Wall Street and corporate lobbyists. In Congress, he served on the Veterans Affairs Committee, where his tireless efforts to reform the VA and implement the new GI bill earned him a rare A+ from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Action Fund.
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Governor of Virginia
“Tom shows up, listens, and fights for what matters most...We need more leaders like Tom in Congress who will hold Washington accountable to the Constitution, common sense, and the people of the Commonwealth.”
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Senator from Virginia
