Thomas Perriello

Abortion/Reproductive Rights

Supports codifying abortion rights and opposing further restrictions in Virginia.

As a Democratic nominee running against a Republican in a competitive district, Perriello has campaigned on protecting reproductive rights, a central theme in his primary campaign messaging.

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, building on ACA protections.

Perriello's prior congressional tenure and current campaign emphasize healthcare access, consistent with his Democratic primary platform in VA-05.

Economy/Jobs

Focuses on economic development and job creation in rural and exurban Virginia communities.

Coverage of Perriello's campaign highlights his focus on economic opportunity for the district, which spans rural and suburban areas of central Virginia.

Democracy/Voting Rights

Supports protecting voting access and democratic institutions.

Perriello has a background in democracy-focused advocacy work between his time in Congress and this campaign, suggesting continued emphasis on this issue.

Climate/Environment

Supports climate action and clean energy investment.

As a Democratic candidate in a competitive district, Perriello's platform is expected to include clean energy and climate policy, consistent with national party positioning, though specific district-level detail is limited.

Education

Supports increased investment in public education and affordability of higher education.

Perriello engaged with college students (JMU College Democrats Q&A), suggesting a focus on education issues and affordability for young voters.

Gun Policy

Likely supports moderate gun safety measures such as background checks.

Consistent with mainstream Democratic positioning in competitive Virginia districts, though no direct statements are available in the grounding data.