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U.S. House · VA-11 · Democratic candidate · 2026

James Walkinshaw

Democratic candidate for Virginia's 11th Congressional District

Congressman and former Fairfax supervisor focused on federal workers, affordable housing, healthcare and local environmental protection.

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DistrictVA-11
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where James stands.

Campaign position

Affordable care and coverage

  • Strengthen the ACA, add a public insurance option and lower Medicare eligibility to make coverage more affordable

Campaign position

Federal workforce and rights

  • Protect federal employees, fair pay and due process against political job cuts and attacks on collective bargaining

Campaign position

Data centers and communities

  • Make data centers cover infrastructure expenses and respect local land-use authority and neighborhood concerns

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Affordable homes and construction

  • Expand housing tax credits and support accessory homes and modern construction methods that increase supply

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Voting rights and democracy

  • Restore voting protections, resist partisan gerrymandering and preserve fair representation and election administration

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Gun safety and prevention

  • Expand background checks and prohibit assault weapons and high-capacity magazines to reduce gun violence

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2025-present

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Virginia District 11.

  2. 2020-2025

    Experience

    Fairfax Braddock supervisor

    Represented the district.

  3. 2023

    Experience

    Virginia Railway Express Operations Board chair

    Led commuter rail governance.

  4. 2025-present

    Experience

    Federal Workforce Caucus founder

    Established employee advocacy.

  5. 2025-present

    Experience

    Federal Workforce Caucus co-chair

    Leads caucus collaboration.

  • Experience

    Fairfax legislative committee chair

    Led legislative priorities.

  • Experience

    Fairfax environmental committee chair

    Led environmental policy.

  • Experience

    Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments representative

    Represented Fairfax regionally.

  • Experience

    Transportation Planning Board chair

    Led regional transportation planning.

  • Experience

    Gerry Connolly chief of staff

    Led the congressional office.

  • Experience

    Virginia Association of Counties board member

    Served in county governance.

  • Experience

    Council to End Domestic Violence chair

    Led the council for three years.

  • Accomplishment

    Plastic bag fee

    Helped implement a fee funding litter prevention and environmental work.

  • Accomplishment

    Veterans and Military Families Commission

    Helped establish the county commission.

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