Arthur
G. Purves
Republican Arthur G. Purves challenges Democratic incumbent James Walkinshaw in Virginia's 11th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Arthur G. Purves is a Republican candidate for Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He grew up in Washington, D.C., and has lived in Vienna, Virginia since 1976. He holds a BA, MS, and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. 1513
Purves spent 40 years working as a computer programmer before retiring. He has served as president of the Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance for 29 years and has been active in civic life, including serving as treasurer of the Fairfax Committee of 100, participating in the 2014 Fairfax County Meals Tax Task Force, and serving on local school and budget committees. 116
Purves has sought elected office numerous times without success, including runs for Fairfax County school board (1995, 2003), Fairfax County chairman (1999, 2015, 2023), state delegate (2007), and state senate (2019). His campaign biography does not indicate he has held any elected office. 116
He is challenging Democratic incumbent James R. Walkinshaw in VA-11. The FEC and his campaign both identify him as a Republican. 51322
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 11, Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- President, Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance
- Website
- votepurves.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownnewsPurves fundraising summary: ~$5,637 raised, ~$5,437 spent, ~$200 cash on hand as of June 30, 2026
A candidate-finance summary citing VPAP/FEC data reported $5,637 raised, about $5,437 spent, and roughly $200 cash on hand as of June 30, 2026. A separate FEC-based tracker listed about $7,000 in contributions, $11,000 in spending, and $200 cash on hand; the two snapshots are not reconciled.
Compare VA-11 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29filingVirginia Department of Elections posts official November 3 federal candidate list including Purves
The Virginia Department of Elections published its November 3 federal candidate list, updated through early October, confirming Purves, Walkinshaw, and Blais as the three candidates in VA-11.
Virginia Dept. of Elections: Candidates & Referendums · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsEarly in-person voting begins; Purves listed on Fairfax County and Reston ballots for VA-11
Early in-person voting began September 18, 2026. Local ballot guides published around September 17 listed Purves alongside Democratic incumbent James Walkinshaw and Green candidate Dianne Blais for Virginia's 11th congressional district.
Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On The Ballot In Reston · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4filingArthur Purves secures Republican nomination for VA-11 after primary canceled
According to a candidate tracker, Purves advanced to the general election after the Republican primary for Virginia's 11th congressional district was canceled, making him the Republican nominee.
Arthur Grahame Mr. Purves — U.S. House candidate (Republican ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $11K
- Spent
- $11K
- Cash on hand
- $200
As of Aug 27, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6VA11249(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Compare VA-11 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] 11th District Q&A: Dianne Blais, Arthur Purves, James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Purves for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Virginia Dept. of Elections: Candidates & Referendums(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [5] Arthur Grahame Mr. Purves — U.S. House candidate (Republican ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [6] Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On The Ballot In Reston(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026