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U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
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Tom S. P. Perriello

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

Democratic

Background

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Former U.S. Representative
Campaign website
tomperriello.com

Represented Virginia's 5th District in the U.S. House from 2009 to 2011. He later led advocacy organizations and served as a U.S. diplomat under President Obama.

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Documented positions

Housing

  • Proposes curbing bulk purchases of starter homes by investors.

    A Home You Can Afford — Tom Perriello for Congress

    Campaign website · Tom Perriello for Congress · tomperriello.com

    “Crack down on private equity firms and corporate landlords buying up single-family homes in bulk to rent back at a markup.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes ending the tariffs to lower grocery prices.

    Issues and Priorities — Tom Perriello for Congress

    Campaign website · Tom Perriello for Congress · tomperriello.com

    “Tom's most urgent priority will be to save families money by ending the tariffs that spiked grocery bills”
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  • Supports matching the federal minimum wage to Virginia's.

    His plan also lists passing the PRO Act and free community college and trade school.

    Better Jobs, Bigger Paychecks — Tom Perriello for Congress

    Campaign website · Tom Perriello for Congress · tomperriello.com

    “Americans working full-time should earn enough to pay for their rent, healthcare, groceries, and a car that runs.”
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Health & human services

Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tom S. P. Perriello on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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