James R. Walkinshaw
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 11th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Lives in
- Fairfax County
- Campaign website
- jameswalkinshaw.org
U.S. Representative for Virginia's 11th District since winning the 2025 special election to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, for whom he was chief of staff for more than a decade. He previously served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports limiting ICE force and enforcement at sensitive locations.
ReportAbout — James WalkinshawCampaign website · Walkinshaw for Congress · jameswalkinshaw.org
“advancing reforms to curb excessive force, protect sensitive locations such as schools and houses of worship”
Economy & jobs
Opposes President Trump's tariffs.
ReportAbout — James WalkinshawCampaign website · Walkinshaw for Congress · jameswalkinshaw.org
“He is pushing back against President Trump's tariffs that raise prices and threaten Virginia jobs”
Introduced bills supporting small federal contractors.
ReportAbout — James WalkinshawCampaign website · Walkinshaw for Congress · jameswalkinshaw.org
“He has introduced 17 bills and advanced two out of committee to better support local businesses that partner with the federal government.”
Health & human services
Supports extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
ReportAbout — James WalkinshawCampaign website · Walkinshaw for Congress · jameswalkinshaw.org
“he helped force a House vote to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for 335,000 Virginians”
Government & transparency
Led creation of the Congressional Federal Workforce Caucus.
He says he has worked to block Schedule F and ensure federal employees are paid during shutdowns.
ReportAbout — James WalkinshawCampaign website · Walkinshaw for Congress · jameswalkinshaw.org
“founding the first-ever Congressional Federal Workforce Caucus and serving as its co-chair … He has led efforts to block Schedule F, ensure federal employees are paid during government shutdowns”
Introduced legislation to protect the civil service from politicization.
ReportAbout — James WalkinshawCampaign website · Walkinshaw for Congress · jameswalkinshaw.org
“He introduced legislation to rein in President Trump's attacks on federal workers and protect the nonpartisan civil service from politicization.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James R. Walkinshaw on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (8th, 10th and 11th District and Town of Herndon styles)
Election filing · Fairfax County Office of Elections · fairfaxcounty.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Fairfax County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: City of Fairfax (full ballot)
Election filing · City of Fairfax Electoral Board · fairfaxva.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Fairfax (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Biography — U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw
Government record · Office of Rep. James Walkinshaw · walkinshaw.house.gov
- About — James Walkinshaw
Campaign website · Walkinshaw for Congress · jameswalkinshaw.org
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