Washington (DC News Now) — The race has been set for Virginia’s 11th District. Over the weekend, democrats and republicans in Northern Virginia named their nominee to replace late Congressman Gerry Connolly for the rest of his term.
James Walkinshaw (D), Connolly’s former Chief of Staff. Walkinshaw will face off against Republican nominee, Stewart Whitson.
Dr. Stephen Farnsworth with University of Mary Washington sets up the scene to what we can expect for September’s special election.
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Democrats and Republicans chose candidates in northern Virginia on Saturday who will vie to replace the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat who served the congressional district in the Washington suburbs for 16 years. Democrats chose James Walkinshaw, who currently serves on the Fairfax County…
Washington (DC News Now) -- Voters in Virginia's 11th district will head to the polls on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 for a special election to vote on who will be their next congressional leader. The seat became vacant after the passing of former Congressman Gerry Connolly (D). Connolly died in…
Washington (DC News Now) -- This week, Congressman James Walkinshaw won the special election for Virginia's 11th congressional district. Walkinshaw replaced the late Congressman Gerry Connolly. Connolly passed away from cancer earlier this year. Rep. Walkinshaw discusses his win and his priorities for Northern Virginia.