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James Walkinshaw

Democrat U.S. House · District 11 Virginia Incumbent
Primary  Aug 4, 2026 (2 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About James Walkinshaw
James Walkinshaw is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 11 in Virginia’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, WALKINSHAW FOR CONGRESS, is registered in MERRIFIELD, VA, with HALEY, ROBERT listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.3M raised, $2.1M spent, and $1.1M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.1M from individuals and $1.2M from PACs and party committees. 8 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$3.3M
Cash on hand$1.1M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 11
GE
Gerald Edward Connolly (incumbent)
Democrat · $719K raised
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James Walkinshaw (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat
CB
Candice Bennett
Democrat · $38K raised
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BF
Bree Fram
Democrat
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NH
Nathan Headrick
Republican
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DL
Daniel Lee
Democrat
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SP
Stella Pekarsky
Democrat
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AR
Amy Roma
Democrat
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ML
Michael Lewis Van Meter
Republican
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9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Virginia › James Walkinshaw
2026 candidate profile
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James Walkinshaw

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: U.S. House, Virginia 11th district
FEC pending
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Biography

James Walkinshaw is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 11 in Virginia’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, WALKINSHAW FOR CONGRESS, is registered in MERRIFIELD, VA, with HALEY, ROBERT listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.3M raised, $2.1M spent, and $1.1M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.1M from individuals and $1.2M from PACs and party committees. 8 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

James Walkinshaw currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
Border Security and EnforcementCybersecurity and Infrastructure ProtectionDelivering on Government EfficiencyHouse Committee on Homeland SecurityHouse Committee on Oversight and Government ReformMilitary and Foreign Affairs

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FEC filing

FEC IDH6VA11066
OfficeU.S. House, Virginia 11th district
PartyDemocrat

Also running for this seat

8 other candidates have filed. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Virginia District 11

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Primary: Aug 4, 2026 (2 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Parties may nominate by convention rather than primary.

Other Candidates in This Race (8)

GE
Gerald Edward Connolly
IncumbentD$719K raised
CB
Candice Bennett
D$38K raised
BF
Bree Fram
D
NH
Nathan Headrick
R
DL
Daniel Lee
D
SP
Stella Pekarsky
D
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