See below for a press release from Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA11)’s campaign. For the record, I *strongly* support Rep. Walkinshaw for reelection; he’s doing a truly superb job and is a worthy heir to his mentor, Rep. Gerry Connolly.
20 State and Local Leaders from Across Virginia’s New 11th District Endorse Congressman James Walkinshaw for Re-Election
Leaders you trust know that James Walkinshaw understands the needs of our communities
Fairfax, VA – Today, 20 state and local leaders from across the redrawn 11th District of Virginia proudly endorsed Congressman James Walkinshaw for re-election, including every Democratic Delegate representing areas new to the 11th, the Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, the Mayors of Manassas and Manassas Park, and the entire Manassas City Council.
“The success of our Commonwealth depends on cooperation across local, state, and federal governments. I come from local government, and I’ve seen firsthand that these leaders are on the front lines of the challenges facing our communities. I’m honored to have their support, and I look forward to building on our past partnerships to continue delivering real results for Virginia,” said Walkinshaw.
“I’m particularly honored to have so many supporters from Prince William County and Manassas, the community that raised me.” Walkinshaw added.
Congressman James Walkinshaw is a lifelong Virginian and graduate of Unity Reed High School in Manassas. He served more than a decade as Chief of Staff to the late Congressman Gerry Connolly, when the 11th District included parts of Prince William County. From 2020 to 2025 he represented the Braddock District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. He served alongside state and local leaders on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and chaired the Regional Transportation Planning Board. In 2023, he served as Chair of the Virginia Railway Express Operations Board. Throughout his time on the Fairfax Board of Supervisors, he served on the Virginia Association of Counties Board, working closely with local leaders from across Virginia.
Endorsements Include:
State
Senator Jeremy McPike (SD-30)
Senator Russet Perry (SD-31)
Delegate Michelle Maldonado (HD-20)
Delegate Josh Thomas (HD-21)
Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (HD-22)
Delegate Briana Sewell (HD-25)
Delegate John McAuliff (HD-30)
Local
Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger
Manassas Councilwoman Ashley Hutson
Manassas Councilwoman Sonia Vasquez Luna
Manassas Councilman Thomas Osina
Manassas Councilman Mark Wolfe
Manassas Park Mayor Alanna Mensing
Manassas Park Councilman Kevin Moreau
Manassas Park Councilman Darryl Moore
Clerk of the Court Jackie Smith (Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park)
Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth (Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park)
Prince William Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson
Prince William Supervisor George Stewart (Gainesville)
Prince William School Board Member Lisa Zargarpur (Coles)
Learn more and join the campaign at: jameswalkinshaw.org.
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