“Rural America Rising provides candidates with exactly what they need, a support system that actually helps to get rural candidates elected. As a candidate who has run for local office twice, I have seen first hand how easily local candidates can be ignored. Rural America Rising not only provided the much needed financial support that local candidates get overlooked for, but also a growing network of other candidates, and individuals who truly want to be a part of a movement bigger than many of us… making a difference in the daily lives of rural citizens and their communities.”

“The early support and funding from Rural America Rising was instrumental in helping me launch my campaign to order signs, bumper stickers, and reach voters. Without their early help, I might have been written off as an unserious candidate. Instead, I did the best as a runner up in the 2026 VA Democratic Party Congressional Primaries. It was also my first time running! We can build change as long as we have that initial support to get going. And for that, I am very thankful for Rural America Rising's real support!”

“As a grassroots candidate for VA House of Delegates in the 46th District, my campaign is supported by the people of the district. Partnering with Rural America Rising emphasizes our shared belief that change can start locally in Southwest Virginia. This organization aims to provide campaigns with the support needed to hear our rural voices. Together we can focus on local priorities, economic development, and transparent leadership. I am grateful for the opportunity to work together with Rural America Rising.”

“I am Dr. Biko Agozino and I enthusiastically endorse Rural America Rising PAC. Thanks for your support.”

“I walked in thinking I knew how to talk to voters-walked out realizing I'd been leaving votes on the table. Every Democratic candidate should take this training-especially if you're running in a tough district. Thank you Rural America Rising for donating to my campaign and supporting local candidates!”

“As a candidate who lived most of my life in urban northern Virginia, Rebecca was critical in helping me understand the needs of voters in the rural southwest and southside regions of Virginia. She helped me craft my progressive message from my years in the American labor movement towards the same financial concerns of healthcare, education and a living wage for rural voters. 

While I did not win the primary election, it is no accident that I, who has laid my head on my pillow for ninety percent of my life within twenty miles of the nation's capital, won my only two counties in Rebecca's backyard.  If there is any hope of creating a labor farmer progressive coalition in Virginia as it is common in the midwest, it will be because Rebecca laid the foundation with her hard work, dedication, and hopefulness.”

“Politics in Rural Virginia poses its own unique list of obstacles and rules of engagement for Democratic candidates. Training is essential. RAR provided the insight and techniques to successfully deal with running in our districts, and statewide. I thoroughly recommend this opportunity!”

“I'm deeply appreciative of the FREE campaign services provided by Rural America Rising PAC, from candidate stories for the press and speech writing to social media content and appearances on the Rural Route Review Podcast. The candidate training from experienced politicians who have won multiple elections in rural Virginia's MAGA-majority districts has also been invaluable.”

“I can't thank Rural America Rising PAC enough for the FREE support they've provided our campaign. From helping tell my story through local media and Rural Route Review Podcast to creating social media content and offering real-world campaign training, they understand what it takes to run and win in rural America. It's refreshing to work with people who have actually been elected and know the challenges of campaigning in conservative rural districts.”