Repost from VA Scope.
A new PAC has been established with the stated goal of supporting General Assembly candidates who “stand up to corporate corruption and fight for racial, environmental, and economic justice.” Commonwealth Forward says they will be supporting House primary challengers Pamela Montgomery (HD-02) and Nadarius Clark (HD-09), as well as helping Del. Elizabeth Guzman (HD-31) defend her seat against a primary challenger.
“Commonwealth Forward will work to level the playing field, put people ahead of corporations, and give a fighting chance to candidates who have been systemically marginalized or excluded from the democratic process,” said Kiera Hall, Commonwealth Forward’s executive director.
Commonwealth Forward has received $25,000 from the Clean Virginia Fund, which is funded by Democratic mega-donor Michael Bills. The Green Advocacy Project also contributed $25,000 and Leonard Bennett donated $10,000. Sources associated with the PAC say that they have also received over 100 grassroots donations, but those won’t be reported until the next campaign filing deadline.