Campaign Fueled by Grassroots Support, with 97% of Donations Below $200 

July 12, 2010—Ivy, VA—The Perriello campaign announced today that, because of Congressman Tom Perriello's strong grassroots support in the 5th district, it has raised more than $660,000 in the second quarter of 2010, breaking their record from last quarter and bringing their cycle total to almost $2.3 million. The campaign surges into the summer with $1.7 million cash on hand, enabling them to reach more voters and quantifying the wide support Perriello receives from across the district.

Continuing to reject funds from federal lobbyists and corporate PACs, the campaign reported that individual donors made more than 98% of contributions this quarter. Other freshmen representatives from similarly competitive districts have received an average of $250,000 in contributions from federal lobbyists and corporate PACs this cycle. 

The campaign is gaining momentum, with 62% of contributors giving for the first time and 97% of donations below $200, demonstrating the success of the campaign's grassroots support. The campaign has received contributions from citizens in every one of the district's 22 localities. 

July 8, 2010--Ivy, VA--The Perriello campaign is opening its sixth office in Chase City on Saturday, July 17. The office, which will serve the Southside region, will open its doors with a grand opening from 6:30 to 8pm. Congressman Tom Perriello will be in attendance to kick off the festivities and the hard work that lies ahead for the staff and volunteers.

"I'm incredibly humbled by the hundreds of volunteers who have stepped up to the plate to help us with the important work we're doing for the people of Virginia," said Congressman Perriello. "This is truly a campaign powered by people who are looking for real solutions, and the new office in Chase City will allow us to reach even more voters with our message."

The Perriello field team hasn't let the need for office space keep them from reaching the voters of Southside. So far in the area, they have made more than 10,000 phone calls and knocked on 1,554 doors. The Perriello campaign also has offices in Danville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount, Bedford, and Charlottesville. 

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From ABC 13 

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