Dominion Energy’s incredible political influence in Virginia politics has become a serious political issue in recent years. Voters and elected officials alike have come to realize the negative effect Dominion’s lobbying has on Arlington. The result is that, as of 2019, only 1 out of the 12 state and local legislators elected by Arlington continue to take money from Dominion Energy.
House of Delegates:
- Mark Levin, District 45 Refuses (never took money)
- Patrick Hope, District 47 – Refuses (took money before 2018)
- Rip Sullivan, District 48 – Refuses (never took money)
- Alfonso Lopez, District 49 – Refuses (took money before 2017)
State Senate:
- Barbara Favola, District 31: Refuses (took money before 2019)
- Adam Ebbin, District 30: Refuses* (took money before 2018)
- Janet Howell, District 32: Accepts* took money as of 2018
County Board:
- Libby Garvey: no known contributions
- Matt De Ferranti: Refuses, never took money
- Erik Gutshall: Refuses, never took money
- Katie Cristol: no known contributions
- Christian Dorsey: no known contributions
*Confirmed by email