Top 15 Most Expensive Legislative Elections

VPAP examines the most expensive House and Senate races dating back to 1997. In both the House and Senate, 2023 had the four most expensive elections since VPAP began tracking spending.

Notes: Spending through November 30th, 2023. Dollar amounts are two-year spending totals for House candidates, and four-year totals for Senate candidates. Spending for past years is adjusted for inflation.
Source: Campaign finance reports on file with the Virginia Department of Elections.
Dec. 11, 2023