Fairfax, VA – Today, Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D-Braddock) has earned the endorsement of 32BJ SEIU, one of the largest and most powerful unions representing essential workers across the region.
32BJ SEIU’s members are the backbone of Northern Virginia’s economy—working as cleaners, property maintenance workers, doormen, security officers, airport workers, window cleaners, building engineers, and school and food service workers.
They’ve chosen Supervisor James Walkinshaw as their fighter in Congress because of his proven record and unwavering commitment to working families—delivering results on fair wages, better benefits, and respect on the job.
“From joining picket lines at the airport and standing shoulder to shoulder with Navy Federal Credit Union janitors whose livelihoods are at risk, Walkinshaw has been there every time low-wage workers need him. We are inspired by his bold agenda to introduce a federal worker retention bill, setting minimum national labor standards, defending Medicaid, and stopping unjust deportations. As Republicans continue to attack immigrants and the working class, Walkinshaw is a powerful, opposing force who won’t hide behind politically convenient positions,” said Jaime Contreras, 32BJ Executive Vice President and SEIU Virginia State Council President.
Walkinshaw thanked the union for their support and reaffirmed his commitment to Virginia’s workers.
“I’m humbled to have the support of 32BJ SEIU and deeply grateful for the essential workers they represent,” said Supervisor Walkinshaw. “Their members power our region every day—as property maintenance workers, school and food service workers, airport workers, and more. In Congress, I’ll always stand with working families—fighting for fair wages, quality benefits, and the dignity every worker deserves.”
With over 55 endorsements from local, state, and federal leaders—and the backing of powerhouse labor unions like the National Federation of Federal Employees, Teamsters Local 639, and the Virginia State Association of Letter Carriers—Walkinshaw’s campaign is surging with momentum as the June 28 primary nears.
The Democratic Firehouse Primary takes place on Saturday, June 28.
Additional endorsements will be announced in the days ahead.
Learn more at jameswalkinshaw.org.
Unions:
- National Federation of Federal Employees, IAMAW, AFL-CIO
- Virginia State Association of Letter Carriers
- Teamsters Local 639
- 32BJ SEIU
Organizations:
- New Democrat Coalition Action Fund
- Alliance for American Leadership
Federal
- Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08)
- Former Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11)
- Former Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (VA-10)
State
- Former Attorney General Mark Herring
- Former Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (HD-41)
- State Senator Barbara Favola (SD-40)
- State Senator Jennifer Boysko (SD-38)
- State Senator Dave Marsden (SD-35)
- Delegate David Bulova (HD-11)
- Delegate Vivian Watts (HD-14)
- Delegate Briana Sewell (HD-25)
- Delegate Rip Sullivan (HD-6)
- Former Delegate Ken Plum (HD-36)
Local
- Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay
- Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax Steve Descano
- Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid
- Supervisor Jimmy Bierman (Dranesville)
- Supervisor Rodney Lusk (Franconia)
- Supervisor Walter Alcorn (Hunter Mill)
- Supervisor Andres Jimenez (Mason)
- Supervisor Dan Storck (Mount Vernon)
- Supervisor Dalia Palchik (Providence)
- Supervisor Kathy Smith (Sully)
- Former Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova (Braddock)
- Former Fairfax County Vice Chairman Penny Gross (Mason)
- Former Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (Dranesville)
- City of Fairfax Mayor Catherine Read
- Former City of Fairfax Mayor David Meyer
- City of Fairfax Councilmember Billy Bates
- City of Fairfax Councilmember Stacey Hardy-Chandler
- Former City of Fairfax Councilmember Joseph Harmon
- Former City of Fairfax Councilmember So Lim
- Former City of Fairfax Councilmember Janice Miller
- Former City of Fairfax Councilmember Tom Ross
- Town of Herndon Mayor Keven LeBlanc
- Former Town of Herndon Mayor Sheila Olem
- Former Town of Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel
- Former Town of Herndon Mayor Mike O’Reilly
- Fairfax County School Board Chair Karl Frisch (Providence)
- Fairfax County School Board Vice Chair Sandy Anderson (Springfield)
- Fairfax County School Board Member and former Chair Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock)
- Fairfax County School Board Member and former Chair Ilryong Moon (At-Large)
- Fairfax County School Board Member Marcia St. John-Cunning (Franconia)
- Former Fairfax County School Board Member Megan McLaughlin (Braddock)
- Former Fairfax County School Board Chair and Member Sandy Evans (Mason)
- City of Fairfax School Board Chair Carolyn Pitches
- City of Fairfax School Board Vice Chair Amit Hickman
- City of Fairfax School Board Member Lauren Bartelme
- City of Fairfax School Board Member Kristina Cecere
- City of Fairfax School Board Member Sarah Kelsey
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James Walkinshaw has devoted his career to ensuring that Northern Virginia remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family. He served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly for more than a decade, stood up to the Trump Administration on the Board of Supervisors, and now he’s running for Congress to stop Trump’s dangerous agenda and deliver for Fairfax.
