In every role he’s held, James Walkinshaw has kept his focus where it belongs: on the people of Fairfax County. 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 on. I’m proud to support him.

Fighting for fairness and justice isn’t always easy, especially in the Trump era. That’s why Fairfax needs a proven fighter to build on Congressman Connolly’s work. James Walkinshaw is that proven fighter. He’s supported our work to make the justice system more fair and more equal. And when Trump’s henchmen came after him, he didn’t back down. I’m proud to endorse him for Congress.

With 39 years of experience in law enforcement and as the first woman to lead Fairfax County’s Sheriff’s Office, I know the value of proven leadership. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Supervisor James Walkinshaw for Congress. His experience on Capitol Hill and the Board of Supervisors makes him ready to lead on day one. He’s fought for stronger gun safety laws and supported our programs that expand education and life skills for those incarcerated. I hope all Fairfax residents will join me in supporting him.

The residents in this city tell me daily that their top priority is electing people to office who know what the hell they are doing. This is a backlash to the Trump Administration’s choice of loyalist partisans in critical roles. James Walkinshaw has a decade of experience in the halls of Congress as Rep. Connolly’s Chief of Staff. His service on the Board of Supervisors has shown us his knowledge, experience, and know-how to get things done. Let’s send Mr. Walkinshaw to Washington.

I know how critical it is to have leaders in Congress who will fight for our students and invest in the future of public education — not try to dismantle it. That’s why I’m proud to endorse James Walkinshaw for Congress. James understands the uniqueness of our community and the importance of our exceptional City of Fairfax public schools. He’s a thoughtful, committed public servant who will ensure the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students are always centered, regardless of their background. Our students, educators, and communities will have no better champion in Washington than James Walkinshaw.

We need more leaders in Congress like James Walkinshaw who will stand up to Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on public education and the rule of law. He has the courage and experience to fight back against efforts to undermine our schools, target immigrant and LGBTQ+ students, and gut protections for our most vulnerable children. James will defend the federal investments our schools rely on to support low-income students, provide special education services, and feed hungry kids. He will stand up to the MAGA right to ensure every child, no matter their background, has access to a high-quality public education and a stable federal student loan system so they can attend college or pursue a trade.

Gerry Connolly has left enormous shoes to fill, especially at a time when public education is under constant attack by this administration. We need a fighter in Congress — someone with a proven record and deep experience in Washington — and that’s James Walkinshaw. James has the values and the expertise we need to protect our public schools from those looking to cast them aside. He’ll stand up to the chaos and extremism in Congress and always put our students and families first.

For years, I’ve collaborated closely with James Walkinshaw to support Braddock District families, and I’ve seen firsthand how hard he works for our community. Whether he’s delivering results for local residents or standing up to Governor Youngkin to defend our shared values, James leads with thoughtfulness and conviction. In Congress, he’ll fight the MAGA right to protect public education. He’ll defend federal funding that ensures students receiving special education services have the inclusive, supportive school environments they need to thrive. James is a proven fighter who will stand up to Donald Trump and anyone else who threatens our values.

“We need leaders in Congress who will stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on our immigrant communities and multilingual learners. James Walkinshaw gets it. He didn’t back down when Trump allies threatened to throw him in jail for supporting local immigrant families on the Board of Supervisors, and he won’t back down when he’s representing us in Congress. James will stand up to Trump and MAGA Republicans who want to gut the Department of Education and eliminate critical supports for multilingual learners. He’ll be a powerful advocate for the inclusive, equitable public education our students deserve.”

I’ve known Supervisor Walkinshaw for nearly twenty years and have seen his deep commitment to our community. He has always been a strong supporter of our Fairfax County Public Schools and a close friend to the Korean community. I’m proud to endorse him because he has the experience, knowledge, commitment, intellect, and temperament required for the job — and he is ready to stand up for Fairfax in Congress.

James Walkinshaw is a leader with a strong ethic of service to others and a commitment to making our region and our nation achieve its full promise. When I was Mayor, James was an effective partner in ensuring that the County and the City work collaboratively for all citizens. James will be a superb representative for our City and the entire 11th District.

As I began my first term on the Board of Supervisors, James Walkinshaw was someone I could immediately look to for guidance. He leads with principle, puts people over politics, and brings a deep commitment to making Fairfax a better, fairer place for everyone. I know James will continue putting people first in Congress—and won’t back down from confronting Trump’s dangerous agenda.

From economic development to transit to housing, James Walkinshaw brings the kind of thoughtful, solutions-driven approach we need representing Fairfax in Congress. He helped Gerry Connolly deliver the Silver Line and understands the issues facing Reston and our broader community. I know James will protect our progress and push back against Trump’s dangerous agenda in Washington.

As Chair of both the Health and Human Services Committee and Housing Committee, I know the importance of having leaders in Congress who understand how to build strong, inclusive communities. James Walkinshaw has the values, experience, and commitment to ensure Fairfax remains a place where everyone—especially immigrants and working families—can thrive.

As the first Latino and immigrant elected to the Board, I know how critical it is to have leaders who will fight for immigrant families and first-generation Americans. James Walkinshaw has always led with compassion and purpose—standing up for our diverse communities, protecting our environment, green spaces, and trails, and pushing for bold action on climate change. In Congress, I know James will defend our values, safeguard our future, and stand firm against Trump’s dangerous agenda.

As Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors and a former member of the School Board, I’ve seen James Walkinshaw lead with thoughtfulness, integrity, and a deep commitment to the people of Fairfax. He understands the importance of strong schools, affordable housing, and an inclusive community. I know he’ll take that same commitment to Congress to stand up to Trump’s dangerous agenda and protect the future we’re building together in Fairfax.

Real progress takes vision, persistence, and a commitment to community—and that’s exactly what James Walkinshaw brings to the table. Whether it’s expanding access to transit, investing in community spaces, or protecting our local environment, James shares the values that have guided my work in Mount Vernon. He’ll take that same long-term, people-first approach to Congress and stand strong against Trump’s dangerous agenda.

As someone who’s spent decades working to expand opportunity and grow our economy in Fairfax, I know James Walkinshaw is the leader we need in Congress. He’ll fight to ensure every family—no matter their background—has a fair shot and a safe, affordable place to call home. I trust him to stand up to Trump’s dangerous agenda and protect the values that make our community strong.

As Mayor of the Town of Herndon, I feel strongly that we need leaders at all levels of government who listen to the community and have the experience to get things done. That’s why I’m supporting James Walkinshaw for Congress. His experience as Gerry Connolly’s Chief of Staff and on the Board of Supervisors will allow him to represent us effectively on Day One. I hope all Town residents will join me in supporting him in the upcoming Special Election.

I had the opportunity to work with James when he was Gerry Connolly’s Chief of Staff and saw just how effective he is. That’s why I supported him when he ran for the Board of Supervisors, where he has been a bold and effective voice for affordable housing, school funding, and more. I’m proud to endorse him for Congress because I know he is best-prepared to fight for Fairfax at this critical moment.

As a colleague on the Board of Supervisors, I served with James Walkinshaw for four years and saw firsthand his ability to advocate fiercely for our diverse community and his detail-oriented approach to constituent service. Those traits are exactly what we need in Congress right now. I’m proud to endorse him.

I served with James Walkinshaw for four years, and let me tell you, that guy is a fighter. I watched him take on Republicans, from Pat Herrity to Andrew Wheeler, Trump’s EPA Administrator. James doesn’t back down and he comes to every fight prepared to win. That’s what we need in Congress and why I’m proud to endorse him.

I’ve known James Walkinshaw for almost 20 years and I’ve seen how effective he is at fighting for our values and delivering results. This is a critical time and we need people with the experience to stand up for us. That’s why I’m endorsing James Walkinshaw and I hope all Herndon residents will join me in supporting him for Congress.

As the former Mayor of the Town of Herndon, I know how important it is that we have effective representation at all levels of government. As Gerry Connolly’s Chief of Staff, James Walkinshaw helped him deliver for Herndon. And on the Board of Supervisors, he’s developed a reputation for bold and effective leadership. That’s why I’m proud to endorse James Walkinshaw for Congress and am urging all Herndon residents to join me in supporting him,.