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Joy Powers

D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, VA-09

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Virginia US House 9
The race: Everyone running for VA-09 · Compare Powers with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: JOY'S PRIORITIES
Where do you stand on data centers?
The cost of everything keeps going up. What is your plan?
You talk a lot about corporate power. Why?
Rural hospitals keep cutting services. What would you do?
Read all 12 in their words
Money: $256.6K raised, $197K spent, $59.7K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 26% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 88% from Virginia · largest committee giver COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE, $2.5K
Outside groups: $10K supporting Powers
Backed by: Barbara Kingsolver · Anthony Flaccavento · Andy Kegley and 15 more. As the campaign lists them

Their wordsWhat does Powers say they will do?

12 priorities from joyforva.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

12 priorities · 14 parts · 39 quoted statements

Heading as listed on joyforva.com ↗ (opens joyforva.com at this heading)
Heading as listed on joyforva.com/s-projects-side-by-side ↗ (opens joyforva.com/s-projects-side-by-side at this heading)

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$256.6K

$256,578

Spent

$197K

$196,950

Cash on hand

$59.7K

$59,671

FEC filings, Nov 14, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00926725

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

77¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 6 reports ($197K of $256.6K). Cash on hand went from $10.1K on Dec 31, 2025 to $59.7K on Oct 14, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$11,775	$1,684	$10,091
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$29,927	$26,762	$13,256
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$41,936	$37,178	$18,014
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Jul 15, 2026	$1,697	$5,771	$13,941
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$156,626	$82,076	$88,535
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$14,616	$43,480	$59,671

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $256,578 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$168,27166%

Largest donors

Joy Powers11 contributions, latest Jun 24, 2026 · FARMER · SELF · MONETA, VA$10,583
Steven Hopp2 contributions, latest May 14, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · MEADOWVIEW, VA$7,000
Barbara Kingsolver2 contributions, latest May 14, 2026 · AUTHOR · SELF · MEADOWVIEW, VA$7,000
William Trower2 contributions, latest Jun 23, 2026 · RETIRED · N/A · BLACKSBURG, VA$7,000
Charlotte HanesOne contribution on Mar 29, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · WINSTON SALEM, NC$5,800
Parke CapshawOne contribution on Jan 27, 2026 · ASSISTANT · RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT · CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA$2,500
Janice HurtOne contribution on Mar 16, 2026 · RETIRED · ABINGDON, VA$2,500
Lily Kingsolver2 contributions, latest May 14, 2026 · CHIEF OF STAFF · OFFICE OF BARBARA KINGSOLVER · MEADOWVIEW, VA$2,000

EndorsementsWho does Powers’ campaign say backs them?

18 endorsers listed on Joy Powers’ own campaign site: 4 officials, 2 unions, 5 organizations, 7 people.

This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.

Officials 4

Anthony Flaccavento
Former Democratic Nominee for VA-9
“I am confident by Joy’s roots and resume she will work to preserve our common values, chief among them is the restoration of transparency and trust from Washington to the county courthouse. No elected official of government should be able to hide behind secret deals and agreements that involve the public's trust.”
Tom Perriello
CD-5 Candidate
“I've spent years writing about the people of Southwest Virginia, the workers, the families, the communities that Washington has treated as a talking point instead of a responsibility. Joy Powers isn't here to talk about the hills and hollers of Southwest Virginia. She grew up in them, farmed them, & is running to fight for them. For the first time in a long time, CD-9 has a candidate who understands that real representation means showing up before the cameras do. I'm proud to endorse Joy.”
Neal Osborne
City of Bristol Vice Mayor
Michael Sutphin
Mayor of Blacksburg

Unions 2

United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers of America
United Auto Workers
United Auto Workers of America

Organizations 5

National Women's Political Caucus
Rural Caucus
Rural Caucus
Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia
Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia
National Security Leaders for America
National Security Leaders for America
“Joy Powers knows what matters most to women - our economic security, protecting our healthcare, and ensuring equality. By electing her to Congress from Virginia’s Ninth District, we will protect what matters most to women” said Kim Villanueva, chair of NOW PAC (National Organization for Women.)”
NOW PAC

People 7

Barbara Kingsolver
Author Barbara Kingsolver
“Joy is the ideal candidate for this moment in the Ninth. She has long-standing roots in farming and business for generations. Along with being a fabulous person with a great story to tell, Joy embodies what it means to be a rural Virginian fighting for her home.”
Andy Kegley
Wythe County Community Advocate
“Joy is a sunrise-to-sunset fighter for our rural communities. I am excited to keep fighting alongside her to get paychecks up and protect rural healthcare for working families across the Commonwealth!”
Beth Macy
CD-6 Candidate & Author
“I am proud to endorse a person who understands our district and has real policy ideas to help everyone be successful.”
Donna Little
Founding CFO of the VT Carilion School of Medicine Former VA House of Delegates Candidate
Kim Willis
Former Staffer to Congressman Rick Boucher
John Henry, Andy and Kim Smith
7th & 8th Generation Stewards & Co-Owners of Smithfield Farms, Russell County, VA
Taysha DeVaughan
Former Democratic Nominee for CD-9

Top donor states
Name		Amount
Virginia home103 contributions · 88%		$59,465
North Carolina1 contribution · 8.6%		$5,800
Washington1 contribution · 1.5%		$1,000
District of Columbia1 contribution · 0.7%		$500
Nevada1 contribution · 0.7%		$500
Florida1 contribution · 0.4%		$250

Top donor states

Name

Amount

Virginia home103 contributions · 88%

$59,465

North Carolina1 contribution · 8.6%

$5,800

Washington1 contribution · 1.5%

$1,000

District of Columbia1 contribution · 0.7%

$500

Nevada1 contribution · 0.7%

$500

Florida1 contribution · 0.4%

$250

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 58 contributions · 44% of ranked		$26,445
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 22 contributions · 32% of ranked		$19,020
RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 3 contributions · 6.1% of ranked		$3,600
RED Light Management1 contribution · 4.2% of ranked		$2,500
Office Of Barbara Kingsolver2 contributions · 3.4% of ranked		$2,000
Rural Urban Bridge Initiative2 contributions · 2.5% of ranked		$1,500
Fralin&waldron1 contribution · 1.7% of ranked		$1,000
Well Pets1 contribution · 1.7% of ranked		$1,000

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 58 contributions · 44% of ranked

$26,445

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 22 contributions · 32% of ranked

$19,020

RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 3 contributions · 6.1% of ranked

$3,600

RED Light Management1 contribution · 4.2% of ranked

$2,500

Office Of Barbara Kingsolver2 contributions · 3.4% of ranked

$2,000

Rural Urban Bridge Initiative2 contributions · 2.5% of ranked

$1,500

Fralin&waldron1 contribution · 1.7% of ranked

$1,000

Well Pets1 contribution · 1.7% of ranked

$1,000

Name		Amount
5POINTS Creative1 payment · 10% of all spending		$20,500
Colliver, Lauren13 payments · 9.2% of all spending		$18,148
Burton, Christopher11 payments · 7.7% of all spending		$15,120
Democratic Party of Virginia1 payment · 2.9% of all spending		$5,707
Just Yard Signs, Inc.5 payments · 2.9% of all spending		$5,664
Mumpower Sign Supply3 payments · 2.2% of all spending		$4,391
Virginia Department of Elections1 payment · 1.8% of all spending		$3,480
Blue Commonwealth Strategies LLC2 payments · 1.6% of all spending		$3,200

Occupation as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an occupation · 58 contributions · 39% of ranked		$26,445
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 7 contributions · 17% of ranked		$11,400
Farmer16 contributions · 17% of ranked		$11,240
Author2 contributions · 10% of ranked		$7,000
Assistant1 contribution · 3.7% of ranked		$2,500
Chief Of Staff2 contributions · 3% of ranked		$2,000
Director2 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$1,500
Veterinarian2 contributions · 1.9% of ranked		$1,250

Joy Powers

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Powers say they will do?

1Priority 1: JOY'S PRIORITIES 4 parts

1.1Priority 1.1: HEALTHCARE THAT'S CLOSE TO HOME 1 statement

1.2Priority 1.2: OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKING FAMILIES 1 statement

1.3Priority 1.3: MARKET AFFORDABILITY IN SWVA 1 statement

1.4Priority 1.4: EDUCATION FOR EVERY CYCLE 1 statement

2Priority 2: Where do you stand on data centers? 6 statements

3Priority 3: The cost of everything keeps going up. What is your plan? 2 statements

4Priority 4: You talk a lot about corporate power. Why? 3 statements

5Priority 5: Rural hospitals keep cutting services. What would you do? 3 statements

6Priority 6: What about farmers and agriculture? 2 statements

7Priority 7: How do we keep young people from leaving? 1 statement

8Priority 8: Where do you stand on public schools? 2 statements

9Priority 9: Are you anti-gun? 1 statement

10Priority 10: What about LGBTQ Virginians? 2 statements

11Priority 11: Where do you stand on AIPAC and U.S. aid to Israel? 3 statements

12Priority 12: The H.O.M.E. Plan: Our Priorities for Southwest Virginia 10 parts

12.1Priority 12.1: Rural Healthcare 1 statement

12.2Priority 12.2: Agriculture & Farmland 1 statement

12.3Priority 12.3: Addiction Recovery 1 statement

12.4Priority 12.4: Jobs and Industry 1 statement

12.5Priority 12.5: Infrastructure and Broadband 1 statement

12.6Priority 12.6: Affordable Living 1 statement

12.7Priority 12.7: Food Security 1 statement

12.8Priority 12.8: Education and Training 1 statement

12.9Priority 12.9: Childcare & Workforce 1 statement

12.10Priority 12.10: Veterans & Service Members 1 statement

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $256,578 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Powers’ campaign say backs them?

Officials 4

Unions 2

Organizations 5

People 7

BallotWhen is Powers on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 3 pages

Committees that gave

Where the donors live $67,515 placed by state

Home state and away

Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $10,493 across this race

What the payments were for $100,866 itemized

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