Virginia Special Election: Democrats, Republicans Nominate Candidates | JQJO

James Walkinshaw, former chief of staff to the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, won the Democratic nomination for Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He will face Republican nominee Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent, in a special election on September 9th. The district, reliably Democratic, includes Fairfax, Reston, and Vienna. Walkinshaw's win was largely expected, securing Connolly's endorsement before his death. Whitson aims to flip the seat, citing President Trump's actions.