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James Walkinshaw wins Democratic contest to likely replace US Rep. Connolly in northern Virginia
- Democrat James Walkinshaw won a crowded primary to likely replace Rep. Gerry Connolly in Virginia's 11th District special election set for September 9.
- Following Connolly’s passing in May, the special election to fill the vacancy features James Walkinshaw for the Democrats, Stewart Whitson representing the Republicans, and economist Chandra Tamirisa running as an independent.
- Walkinshaw received 23,537 votes in a highly participatory Democratic primary that had over 39,000 total votes across 17 locations, while Whitson secured the GOP nomination with 1,019 votes.
- The Post noted the race reflects antiestablishment frustrations within the Democratic Party, which faces internal challenges amid its approach to Trump, while Republicans view the election as a chance to flip the district.
- Early voting begins July 25, and the outcome will determine if Democrats retain a longtime Democratic seat or if Republicans expand their influence in Northern Virginia.
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Following last week’s “firehouse primaries” in the race to fill a critical open seat in the tightly divided U.S. House of Representatives, the Virginia Democratic and Republican parties have chosen their nominees for a Sept. 9 special election. Republican nominee Stewart Whitson, an Army combat veteran and former FBI special agent, will face Democratic nominee James Walkinshaw, who previously served as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly,…
James Walkinshaw wins Democratic contest to likely replace U.S. Rep. Connolly in northern Virginia
Democrats and Republicans chose candidates in northern Virginia on Saturday who will vie to replace the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat who served the congressional district in the Washington suburbs for 16 years.
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James Walkinshaw wins Democratic contest to likely replace US Rep. Connolly in northern Virginia
Democrats and Republicans in northern Virginia have chosen candidates who will vie to replace the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.
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