James R. Walkinshaw

Democrat Representative, District 11, Virginia

18 bills238 cosponsored$2.8M raised400 votes recorded

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Education

“graduated from New York University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics” source

Public service

“served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 2020 to September 2025, representing the Braddock District” source
“serving his first term in Congress representing Virginia’s 11th Congressional District” source
“Walkinshaw spent more than a decade working in Congress as Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly.” source

Family

“He lives in Fairfax with his wife, Yvette, and their son, Mateo.” source

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Legislation

HR 10034cosponsor

To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-08-03

HR 9941cosponsor

To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-23

HR 9887sponsor

To establish a registry to reduce swatting, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-22

Voting Record

173 yea222 nay2 missed3 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

James WalkinshawDemocratic· this member
$2.8M raised
Amy RomaDemocratic
$1.3M raised
Stella PekarskyDemocratic
$398K raised
Arthur Grahame PurvesRepublican
$6K raised
Bree FramDemocratic
—
Daniel LeeDemocratic
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Gerald Edward ConnollyDemocratic· filed as incumbent
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$2.8M

Small donors $392KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $922K

Spent $1.8MCash $979K

Top Contributors

FAIRFAX COUNTY$18K

AMERICAN PROPERTIES OF MD LLC$17K

CONSULTANT$14K

SELF EMPLYED$14K

TOTAL WINE & MORE$14K

SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC$14K

CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING$13K

GBA ASSOCIATES$12K

XAVIENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS$11K

Committees

House Committee on Homeland Security

Border Security and Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Delivering on Government Efficiency
Military and Foreign Affairs

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10034: To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 112025-09-10, 2027-01-03Democrat

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Show 12 more bills

HR 9596cosponsor

To remove educational barriers to Federal employment for workers who are skilled through alternative routes, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-06

HR 9579cosponsor

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

2026-07-02

HR 9492sponsor

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to produce a report that identifies gaps in resources, guidance, and policies to satisfy all event logging requirements for cybersecurity incidents at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

2026-06-25

HR 9448sponsor

To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-24

HR 9432cosponsor

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-24

HCONRES 110sponsor

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-06-11

HRES 1366sponsor

Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-06-11

HRES 1342cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-04

HR 9168sponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for qualified conservation contributions which include National Scenic Trails.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-04

HR 9099cosponsor

DHS Release Transparency Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

2026-06-02

HR 9113sponsor

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Congress of any serious injury or death of any individual in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

2026-06-02

HR 9047cosponsor

To restrict the establishment of triumphal arches within certain areas of the District of Columbia and the capital region, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-05-29

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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