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politics1 month ago•19 min saved

From Space Force to swing district: a veteran bets on Virginia’s redistricting wars

Former Space Force officer Bree Fram launches a left-leaning primary challenge against incumbent Rep. James Walkinshaw in Virginia’s newly drawn 11th district, betting on a favorable redistricting map to boost her chances. Fram campaigns on universal health care and rejecting corporate PAC money, while Walkinshaw holds the fundraising edge; the race is a litmus test for how redistricting could reshape Democratic strategy in 2026.

via Politico|

#bree-fram #democrats #james-walkinshaw

politics8 months ago•0 min saved

James Walkinshaw Wins Virginia 11th District Special Election

James Walkinshaw, a Democrat, wins the Virginia 11th Congressional District special election with approximately 75% of the vote, defeating Republican Stewart Whitson.

via The New York Times|

#11th-district #democrat #james-walkinshaw

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

James Walkinshaw Wins Virginia Special Election, Narrowing GOP Majority

Democrat James Walkinshaw won a special election for Virginia's 11th Congressional District, succeeding Gerry Connolly, with a significant margin, signaling potential Democratic momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms. Walkinshaw, a former chief of staff to Connolly and Fairfax County supervisor, emphasized his commitment to fighting the Trump agenda and serving his community. The election saw high campaign funding and a strong Democratic performance in a deep-blue district.

via WTOP|

#democrat-victory #james-walkinshaw #politics

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Democrats Gain Seat in Virginia's 11th District Special Election

Democrat James Walkinshaw won a special election in Virginia's 11th District, narrowing the Republican majority in the House, and emphasizing opposition to President Trump's policies.

via Virginia Mercury|

#democrats #house-of-representatives #james-walkinshaw

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Democrat James Walkinshaw Wins Virginia Special Election, Narrowing GOP Majority

Democrat James Walkinshaw wins the vacant 11th Congressional District seat in Virginia, increasing Democratic representation in the House, with key votes on Jeffrey Epstein files and government funding upcoming.

via NBC News|

#democrat-win #house-of-representatives #james-walkinshaw

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Democrat Wins Virginia Special Election, Narrowing GOP House Majority

James Walkinshaw, a Democrat and former chief of staff to Gerry Connolly, won the special election for Virginia's Fairfax County seat, narrowing the Republican majority in the House to 219-213, which could impact key votes this year.

via The Hill|

#fairfax-county #gerry-connolly #james-walkinshaw

politics11 months ago•8 min saved

Walkinshaw and Whitson to compete in Virginia's special election for Connolly's seat

James Walkinshaw won the Democratic primary in Virginia's 11th Congressional District to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, leveraging Connolly's endorsement and emphasizing his legislative experience, with the general election expected to favor him in the deep-blue district.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-party #gerry-connolly #james-walkinshaw

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

James Walkinshaw and Stewart Whitson vie for Virginia congressional seat in upcoming special election

James Walkinshaw, former chief of staff to the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, won the Democratic nomination for Virginia's deep-blue district in a primary, defeating 10 candidates, and is favored to win the upcoming special election against Republican Stewart Whitson.

via NBC News|

#democratic-nomination #gerry-connolly #james-walkinshaw