James
R. Walkinshaw
Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Virginia's 11th Congressional District, first elected after serving on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
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Background
James R. Walkinshaw is the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 11th Congressional District, serving his first term in Congress. 12 He was previously elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors representing the Braddock District in 2020, a position he held until September 2025. 1
Before his elected career, Walkinshaw spent more than a decade on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly. 1 He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from New York University in 2005. 1
Walkinshaw grew up in Prince William County, Virginia, and currently resides in Fairfax. 13 He is the Democratic candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Virginia's 11th District and is running as the incumbent. 8
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 11, Virginia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative, Virginia's 11th Congressional District
- Website
- jameswalkinshaw.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownnewsWalkinshaw campaign finance figures: $2.76M raised, $979K cash on hand (through July 15)
FEC data through July 15 show Walkinshaw raised $2,758,961, spent $1,779,785, and held $979,176 cash on hand.
James R. Walkinshaw — CivicGate · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsWalkinshaw participates in VPM written candidate questionnaire for VA-11
VPM and partner public-radio stations published written answers from all three VA-11 candidates. Walkinshaw listed fighting for working families, federal-worker protections, housing, and lowering costs as top priorities.
11th District Q&A: Dianne Blais, Arthur Purves, James Walkinshaw · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsWalkinshaw holds public shadow hearing in Fairfax on voting access
Walkinshaw, House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle, and other Virginia Democrats held a public shadow hearing in Fairfax County on voting access and the Trump administration's related actions.
Press Releases - Congressman James Walkinshaw · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2filingWalkinshaw introduces Federal Employee Records Relief Act
Walkinshaw announced legislation aimed at helping former federal employees correct missing or inaccurate personnel records that delay retirement or benefits processing.
Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Fix Personnel Record Errors ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsVirginia Free Press rates VA-11 as strongly Democratic in race analysis
A state-of-the-race assessment described the VA-11 seat as strongly Democratic, with Walkinshaw as the frontrunner against Republican Arthur Purves.
State of the Race: Walkinshaw vs. Purvis in VA-11 · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsWalkinshaw, Van Hollen, Hoyer lead coalition opposing Trump administration's proposed federal pay freeze
Walkinshaw joined other lawmakers in opposing a proposed federal pay freeze, arguing a third consecutive year of pay falling behind inflation would amount to a pay cut for federal workers.
Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Hoyer Lead Bipartisan Coalition of ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsEarly voting begins in Fairfax County; Walkinshaw on November 3 general election ballot
In-person early voting began in Fairfax County on September 18 and runs through October 31. Walkinshaw faces Republican Arthur G. Purves and Green candidate Dianne L. Blais on the November 3 ballot.
What to expect as early voting for the 2026 election kicks off Friday ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingWalkinshaw co-introduces bipartisan Justice for Ukrainian Children Act
Walkinshaw and three House colleagues introduced legislation aimed at locating and returning children abducted by Russia and holding those responsible accountable.
Walkinshaw, Bacon, Landsman, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsWalkinshaw presses Postal Service leadership for transparency after GAO findings
Walkinshaw publicly pressed USPS leadership to be more transparent following troubling findings from a GAO report.
Walkinshaw Presses Postal Service Leadership for Transparency After Troubling GAO Findings · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4filingWalkinshaw wins Democratic primary unopposed in VA-11
Walkinshaw secured the Democratic nomination unopposed after two other Democrats withdrew, according to a candidate guide.
Virginia's 11th congressional district — 2026 candidates ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Jennifer Carroll Foy, Virginia State Senator officialListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- 32BJ SEIU unionListed as endorser by campaign; no date established in sources reviewed. jameswalkinshaw.org
- New Democrat Coalition Action Fund organizationEndorsed Walkinshaw; campaign announcement describes the endorsement in context of the 2025 special-election campaign. No 2026 general-election date established in sources. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Alliance 4 American Leadership organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Stop Gun Violence PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), IAMAW, AFL-CIO unionListed as endorser by campaign; no date established in sources reviewed. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Dave Marsden, Virginia State Senator officialListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Teamsters Local 639 unionListed as endorser by campaign; no date established in sources reviewed. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Jennifer Boysko, Virginia State Senator officialListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Rep. Eugene Vindman (VA-07) officialEndorsed Walkinshaw ahead of the June 28, 2026 Democratic firehouse primary; exact calendar date of release not stated in the source. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Virginia State Association of Letter Carriers unionListed as endorser by campaign; no date established in sources reviewed. jameswalkinshaw.org
- UFCW Local 400 unionListed as endorser by campaign; no date established in sources reviewed. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- National Organization for Women (NOW) PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- SEIU Virginia State Council unionListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Moms Demand Action organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. jameswalkinshaw.org
- Vivian Watts, Virginia Delegate (longest-serving) officialBacked Walkinshaw per campaign press release dated July 30, 2026. jameswalkinshaw.org · Jul 30, 2026
- Animal Wellness Action organizationA letter dated June 23, 2026 from Animal Wellness Action states endorsement of Walkinshaw's reelection campaign. animalwellnessaction.org · Jun 23, 2026
- Alanna Mensing, Manassas Park Mayor officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia officialAnnounced support for Walkinshaw's reelection on February 20, 2026. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Tim Kaine, U.S. Senator officialAnnounced support for Walkinshaw's reelection on February 20, 2026. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Michelle Maldonado, Virginia Delegate officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Briana Sewell, Virginia Delegate officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Michelle Davis-Younger, Manassas Mayor officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionLargest federal employee union endorsed Walkinshaw's reelection on February 20, 2026. afge.org · Feb 20, 2026
- Ghazala Hashmi, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia officialAnnounced support for Walkinshaw's reelection on February 20, 2026. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Jeremy McPike, Virginia State Senator officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Josh Thomas, Virginia Delegate officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- John McAuliff, Virginia Delegate officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Mark Warner, U.S. Senator officialAnnounced support for Walkinshaw's reelection on February 20, 2026. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Russet Perry, Virginia State Senator officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Elizabeth Guzmán, Virginia Delegate officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
- Deshundra Jefferson, Prince William Board Chair officialPart of the February 20, 2026 announcement of 20 state and local officials endorsing Walkinshaw. bluevirginia.us · Feb 20, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.76M
- Spent
- $1.78M
- Cash on hand
- $979K
As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6VA11066(opens in a new tab)
Sources 27
- [1] 11th District Q&A: Dianne Blais, Arthur Purves, James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] Endorsements - James Walkinshaw for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Press Releases - Congressman James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Climate Change | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] Priorities - James Walkinshaw for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Fix Personnel Record Errors ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] New Dem Action Fund Endorses James Walkinshaw ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [8] Congressman Eugene Vindman Endorses Walkinshaw to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [9] Reducing Gun Violence | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [10] State of the Race: Walkinshaw vs. Purvis in VA-11(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [11] Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Hoyer Lead Bipartisan Coalition of ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [12] Walkinshaw Presses Postal Service Leadership for Transparency After Troubling GAO Findings(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [13] Walkinshaw, Bacon, Landsman, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [14] What to expect as early voting for the 2026 election kicks off Friday ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [15] James R. Walkinshaw — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [16] Virginia's 11th congressional district — 2026 candidates ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [17] Category: Press Releases(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
- [18] Vivian Watts, VA's Longest-Serving Delegate, Backs Walkinshaw as ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
- [19] June 23, 2026 The Honorable James Walkinshaw ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
- [20] Walkinshaw Statement on Trump Administration's Strikes on Iran(opens in a new tab) Feb 28, 2026
- [21] [UPDATED with Statewide Endorsements] 20 State and Local ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
- [22] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. James ... - AFGE(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
- [23] Defending Democracy | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
- [24] Education | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
- [25] Protecting Health Care | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
- [26] Public Safety & Civil Rights | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
- [27] Reproductive Freedom | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017