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Walkinshaw Wins: A Blue Stronghold Stays Blue

Walkinshaw Wins: A Blue Stronghold Stays Blue

Update: 2025-09-10
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In a closely watched special election, Democrat James Walkinshaw clinched victory in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, filling the seat of the late Gerry Connolly and heading to Washington as Congress faces critical spending battles. The win for Walkinshaw, Connolly's former chief of staff, underscores the district’s strong Democratic lean and sends a message about local voter sentiment amid concerns over federal jobs and potential government shutdowns.

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Walkinshaw Wins: A Blue Stronghold Stays Blue

Walkinshaw Wins: A Blue Stronghold Stays Blue