Incumbent: James Walkinshaw · Democrat
James Walkinshaw (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He assumed office on September 10, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Walkinshaw (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Amy Roma (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Gerald Edward Connolly (Democratic Party) (also known as Gerry) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2009. He left office on May 21, 2025. Connolly (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Connolly died on May 21, 2025. Click hereto see Connolly's key votes in Congress. On April 28, 2025, Connolly announced he would not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Stella Pekarsky (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 36. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028. Pekarsky (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[sources:1,2]
Stewart Whitson (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Nathan Headrick (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Bree Fram (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. Fram declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Irene Shin (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 8. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028. Shin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 8. She won in the general election on November 4, 2025. Shin also ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Daniel Lee (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Amy Papanu (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Priya Punnoose (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Lucas Rand (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Candice Bennett (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Karina Lipsman (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Michael Van Meter (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 4, 2026.
Stevan Porter (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2020.
Arthur Purves (Republican Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 32. Purves lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Chandrashekar Tamirisa (independent) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
Isaac Day (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the special general election on September 9, 2025.
