Fairfax, VA – Today, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay and every Democratic member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors announced their endorsement of Supervisor James Walkinshaw for Congress in Virginia’s 11th District, citing his experience, steady leadership, and deep commitment to the families of Fairfax County.
The Democratic Supervisors joining Chairman McKay in endorsing Walkinshaw include Jimmy Bierman (Dranesville District), Rodney Lusk (Franconia District), Walter Alcorn (Hunter Mill District), Andres Jimenez (Mason District), Dan Storck (Mount Vernon District), Dalia Palchik (Providence District), and Kathy Smith (Sully District).
Collectively, these local leaders have worked alongside Walkinshaw on the Board of Supervisors to protect Fairfax families from Trump’s dangerous agenda and deliver for residents across the County.
“In every role he’s held, James Walkinshaw has kept his focus where it belongs: on the people of Fairfax County,” said Chairman Jeff McKay. “As a colleague and a friend, he’s someone the Board of Supervisors — and more importantly, our residents — can always count on to deliver for our community. In this five-alarm moment for our democracy, he’s the best-prepared candidate to take on Trump’s agenda and get to work on day one. I’m proud to support him.”
The unified backing from Walkinshaw’s Board colleagues reflects their trust in his leadership and shared belief that Fairfax families need a fighter in Congress who understands their daily challenges.
“It’s an honor to work alongside these dedicated public servants on the Board of Supervisors,” said Walkinshaw. “Together, we’ve stood up to Trump’s reckless agenda, protected our values, and delivered progress for Fairfax families. I’m proud to have their support, and I’m ready to carry that work forward in Congress starting on Day One.”
Walkinshaw served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly for more than a decade before being elected to the Board of Supervisors to represent the Braddock District.
The endorsement by Chairman McKay and the full Democratic slate of Fairfax County Supervisors adds to the rapidly growing coalition of local, state, and federal leaders rallying behind Walkinshaw’s campaign — a movement focused on protecting democracy and delivering real results for Northern Virginia families.
Endorsements to date include:
Federal
Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11)
Former Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (VA-10)
State
Former Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (HD-41)
State Senator Jennifer Boysko (SD-38)
Delegate David Bulova (HD-11)
Delegate Briana Sewell (HD-25)
Delegate Rip Sullivan (HD-6)
Local
Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay
Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid
Supervisor Jimmy Bierman (Dranesville District)
Supervisor Rodney Lusk (Franconia District)
Supervisor Walter Alcorn (Hunter Mill District)
Supervisor Andres Jimenez (Mason District)
Supervisor Dan Storck (Mount Vernon District)
Supervisor Dalia Palchik (Providence District)
Supervisor Kathy Smith (Sully District)
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
Learn more and join the campaign at: www.jameswalkinshaw.org
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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.
