Democrats Narrow Gap in House After Victory in Virginia Special Election
James Walkinshaw will fill a seat left open by the death of his former boss, Gerald Connolly, and shrink the Republicans’ majority in the chamber.

A Northern Virginia Democrat coasted to victory in a special election on Tuesday for the U.S. House seat left vacant after the death of former Representative Gerald E. Connolly, an expected result that will slightly narrow the party’s deficit in the chamber.

James Walkinshaw, a former chief of staff to Mr. Connolly who won his former boss’s endorsement shortly before he died in May, defeated Stewart Whitson, a Republican lobbyist for a conservative think tank, according to The Associated Press.

Mr. Walkinshaw, 42, who is an elected member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is the first Democrat to win a House special election since President Trump took office in January. He framed the election as “our first chance to send a Democrat to Congress since Trump took office again.”

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Anonymous wrote:Does Walkenshaw finish Connolly's term or does he start fresh and won't have to be re-elected for 2 more years?

He starts as soon as he’s sworn in, reportedly tomorrow. That’s the point of the special election. Then he runs again next November when everyone else runs.

He didn't hear from Johnson yet, but he believe he will be sworn in tomorrow. We had 2 special elections this session and they were both sworn in the next day, but they were both Republicans.

Walkinshaw ought to be sworn in tomorrow. Why wouldn’t he be?

If only Trump had endorsed Whitson.

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Anonymous wrote:I just don’t trust anonymous forums these days. Connelly was a very popular representative in a blue district. I don’t see it turning Republican in a special election. There was good participation in the primary, even if the safe vs the best candidate won. I don’t see voters in NOVA sitting it out. It’s more likely anonymous bots or instigators are trying to paint a picture of division and distrust.

Walkinshaw will win. He doesn’t need my vote. The 11th District is reliably blue no matter who. If on the extreme off chance that he doesn’t win, oh well.

No not "oh well." We don't have that luxury anymore.

What do you not understand about what is happening in the US?

Vote now because by 2026 you won't be you, idiot!

Wake the hell up they are coming for our choices our freedoms our elections. Cleta Mitchell told you that.OMG, Americans are so stupid!

It’s trolls and bots trying to discourage people from voting.

The above PP is the prolific LWNJ troll who infects every thread with her inarticulate fake news garbage.

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Anonymous wrote:Does Walkenshaw finish Connolly's term or does he start fresh and won't have to be re-elected for 2 more years?

He starts as soon as he’s sworn in, reportedly tomorrow. That’s the point of the special election. Then he runs again next November when everyone else runs.

He didn't hear from Johnson yet, but he believe he will be sworn in tomorrow. We had 2 special elections this session and they were both sworn in the next day, but they were both Republicans.

Anonymous wrote:Does Walkenshaw finish Connolly's term or does he start fresh and won't have to be re-elected for 2 more years?

He starts as soon as he’s sworn in, reportedly tomorrow. That’s the point of the special election. Then he runs again next November when everyone else runs.

Anonymous wrote:It was rigged for Walkinshaw esp in the primary.

Both the deceased and the new Congressman treated people (especially women) awfully, according to a friend who knows/knew them both.

Oh. And he had to make a phone call to get his daughter into UVA.

I’m sure this comment will get deleted but oh well.

because you're lying 0 proof to that

he will in Congress AT 930 AM TOMRMROW .
No phone calls from Johnson yet.

It was rigged for Walkinshaw esp in the primary.

Both the deceased and the new Congressman treated people (especially women) awfully, according to a friend who knows/knew them both.

Oh. And he had to make a phone call to get his daughter into UVA.

I’m sure this comment will get deleted but oh well.

Anonymous wrote:Do you think Walkenshaw would have won if Connolly didn't endorse him ?

Yes, any Dem would win in this district.

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Anonymous wrote:I just don’t trust anonymous forums these days. Connelly was a very popular representative in a blue district. I don’t see it turning Republican in a special election. There was good participation in the primary, even if the safe vs the best candidate won. I don’t see voters in NOVA sitting it out. It’s more likely anonymous bots or instigators are trying to paint a picture of division and distrust.

Walkinshaw will win. He doesn’t need my vote. The 11th District is reliably blue no matter who. If on the extreme off chance that he doesn’t win, oh well.

No not "oh well." We don't have that luxury anymore.

What do you not understand about what is happening in the US?

Vote now because by 2026 you won't be you, idiot!

Wake the hell up they are coming for our choices our freedoms our elections. Cleta Mitchell told you that.OMG, Americans are so stupid!

It’s trolls and bots trying to discourage people from voting.

Anonymous wrote:Do you think Walkenshaw would have won if Connolly didn't endorse him ?

Good question

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just don’t trust anonymous forums these days. Connelly was a very popular representative in a blue district. I don’t see it turning Republican in a special election. There was good participation in the primary, even if the safe vs the best candidate won. I don’t see voters in NOVA sitting it out. It’s more likely anonymous bots or instigators are trying to paint a picture of division and distrust.

Walkinshaw will win. He doesn’t need my vote. The 11th District is reliably blue no matter who. If on the extreme off chance that he doesn’t win, oh well.

No not "oh well." We don't have that luxury anymore.

What do you not understand about what is happening in the US?

Vote now because by 2026 you won't be you, idiot!

Wake the hell up they are coming for our choices our freedoms our elections. Cleta Mitchell told you that.OMG, Americans are so stupid!

You’re just another brainwashed D pawn like your mirror sibling MAGA. Do better.

Anonymous wrote:Connelly’s former chief of staff will win. The Dems have destroyed FCPS, but GOP cannot be trusted. What a mess.

What are you talking about moron?

Republicans are Anti American what do you not understand about Project 2025 and dictatorships and criminal orgs like the Trump administration.

Dems are not the problem you fool the constitution is going away which means we lose all freedoms. FCPS will be the least of your worries when you have no money, jobs or food!

Do you think Walkenshaw would have won if Connolly didn't endorse him ?