Total Subsidies payments in Mathews County, Virginia totaled $3.1 million from 1995-2023.
Total Subsidies in Virginia by Congressional District, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Virginia (Rep. Morgan Griffith) | $228,244,491 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| 2 | 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) | $213,108,718 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| 3 | 1st District of Virginia (Rep. Robert Wittman) | $198,159,745 | 6.0% | 19.3% |
| 4 | 4th District of Virginia (Rep. Donald McEachin) | $139,071,230 | 4.2% | 23.5% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Virginia (Rep. Elaine Luria) | $48,252,614 | 1.5% | 24.9% |
| 6 | 6th District of Virginia (Rep. Ben Cline) | $20,777,967 | 0.6% | 25.6% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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