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BREAKING: Gov. Glenn Youngkin Sets Date (9/9/25) for Special Election in VA11

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June 3, 2025
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And…we’ve got a date for the VA11 special election to replace the late, great Gerry Connolly. Now, the VA11 Democratic committee can proceed with setting the date and rules for selecting a nominee in this safe-blue district. Announced candidates so far include VA State Senator Stella Pekarsky, Leo Martinez, James Walkinshaw, Stella Pekarsky, Candice Bennett, Joshua Aisen…

Governor Glenn Youngkin Sets Special Election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District 
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued a writ of election calling a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District for September 9, 2025. The seat was previously held by Representative Gerald E. Connolly, who passed away on May 21, 2025.

The full writ of election from Governor Youngkin is available here.

The last day for candidates to file as a candidate is July 11, 2025. Information regarding candidacy requirements can be found on the Department of Elections website.

UPDATE 9:20 am – I didn’t get a press release, but here’s a video from Del. Irene Shin, announcing her candidacy for the VA11 Democratic nomination…

UPDATE 2:11 pm – Another Democratic candidate, Dan Lee, announces for VA11.

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