Lobbying by the Numbers

The lobbyists who registered in Virginia for 2021-2022 and the types of organizations they represented.

Lobbyists and Clients by Year

Lobbyist Years of Experience

Lobbyist Portfolio

Most lobbyists represent a single client.

Political Donors

Most clients didn't make political donations.

Who Hires Lobbyists?

Businesses are most likely to get representation.

Lobbyist Compensation

Source: Lobbyist registrations from May 2021 through April 2022 filed with the Virginia Ethics Council; campaign finance reports from the Virginia Department of Elections.