Earlier this Congress, Kaine was among a group of senators that sent a letter to regulators—including the NCUA—calling for an investigation into possible violations of fair housing laws by financial institutions that neglected the maintenance of foreclosed houses based on racial makeup of the communities in which they are located.

As governor, Kaine signed legislation that had been offered on behalf of state-chartered credit unions. One bill provided parity with federal credit unions by removing a cap on late fees.

The Virginia league endorsed Kaine in his run for the Senate. At the time, Pillow said a league task force had met with Kaine and his opponent, former Sen. George Allen. Though both candidates were considered friendly to credit unions, Pillow said Kaine hit the ball out of the park with his responses.

And Kaine’s support has been rewarded by credit unions. In his Senate run in 2012, CUNA’s political action committee, CULAC, contributed $5,000 to his campaign.

In his previous campaigns, the Virginia league contributed $7,000 for Kaine’s inaugurations as governor and lieutenant governor, $5,000 to a Kaine PAC and $1,000 to his gubernatorial campaign, according to the Virginia Access Project, a private group that compiles state political contributions.

Republican vice presidential nominee, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, also has supported legislation favored by his state’s credit unions and has received financial support for his campaigns.